Also a murdering adulterer and a parenting failure.
David: Beloved King/Terrible Family Man
We've seen David as a passionate poet, a trait that helped him get his many wives. He was also a nigh-unstoppable warrior—even after becoming king. It caused some problems. David was a beloved king who united Israel's tribes. He avenged his rival, King Saul's son Ish-Bosheth when he was assassinated. Before David became king, he … Continue reading David: Beloved King/Terrible Family Man
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Warrior Poet
Let's explore King David's dichotomy. The man after God's own heart 1 was a poet and musician, yet he was also a consummate warrior. David didn't start that way. David was the youngest son of Jesse and one of the last people you would expect to be king. When the prophet Samuel came to anoint … Continue reading Warrior Poet
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The World During the Time of King David
Around 1000 BC1 The Hittites are gone in the Middle East, and the Aegean area and the Egyptian Empire are significantly weakened. In their place, the Phoenicians and Israelites are in ascendancy. The Iron Age is beginning to lead to growing agriculture. Indo-European peoples moved into what is now Iran, where they became the Medes … Continue reading The World During the Time of King David
A Ronin's Journey 