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He was from the tribe of Judah, fulfilling the Messianic line. Samuel anointed David secretly and the Spirit of God came powerfully upon David. “Samuel’s anointing of David, as well as the Spirit’s empowerment of him made clear that David represented God’s choice as king” (Hindson & Yates, 476). David completely placed his faith in God and displayed his faith when he went against Goliath. David did not take any weapons except a sling and stones to kill Goliath. David knew that God was on his side and God will fight this battle. “For the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands” (1 Samuel 17:47). With God, he succeeded in killing Goliath and won the victory for the Israelites. Saul became angry and jealous towards David and ultimately banished David from Israel. King Saul and his men chased David and tried to kill him, however, God’s hand of provision was over David. Several times, David had the opportunity to kill Saul, but he spared him. This act of sparing contributes to David’s heart for God. David finally reigned in Israel and still had a heart for God. Even when his transgressions and trials came, David still loved God and asked for repentance of his sins. God made a covenant with David to bless him and his offspring. He promised to an establish eternal kingdom, which is ultimately given to Christ. “The promise of a permanent dynasty is fulfilled in Christ, the ‘son of David’, who will sit

     Throughout these chapters we see many portrayals of God’s character: The destroyer, the ever-judging, a God with expectations, a God that grieves, feels pain, repents, a God that demands justice; a self-evaluating, ruling and omnipotent God whom also passes on saving grace to the deserving.

As we examine the heroes of the faith outlined for us in the Old Testament, we would be hard pressed to find a more faithful man that King David. After the death of King Saul, David became the King of the Hebrew people. David, who was meek and pious, steadfastly believed in the true God and tried to do His will. He had endured much persecution from Saul and other enemies but did not become bitter, did not lift his hand against Saul, as he was the Lord’s anointed, but placed all his hope in God, and the Lord delivered him from all his enemies.

Gwen Bristow uses biblical references throughout the novel Celia Garth to express her strong faith in God. One example is when the wind changes directions to prevent the British from getting into Charleston bay. Another biblical reference regarding the amount of British troops against Marion and his men is largely favored for the British to win, however the Americans were still victorious against the British. Also when Celia felt lonesome and like she had nothing to live for, Luke was brought back into Celia’s life. Do things happen unforeseen, or is there some kind of higher power?

By doing so he is making Jerusalem the established and distinguishable capital of Israel. A once of the beaten trail Jerusalem is now the home of the Ark of the Covenant. If it had not already been differentiated, now it is. By being close to this object, people feel closer to God. While this is a religious act by David to curry with God, but it is also a smart political move to exalt Jerusalem as the capital of government and to attract people to it.

According to the New Living Translation (1996) King David lived halfway between the lives of Abraham and Jesus, in addition to becoming one of the most important leaders for Israel and "a man after God's own heart" ( 1 Samuel 13:14). David's place of birth was Bethlehem, City of David Jerusalem where he grew up as a shepherd, but he is better known for his youthful triumph over Goliath, as well as being a poet, musician, soldier, and a king (Holy Bible, NLT, 1996). King David died at the age of seventy after ruling for forty years.

Conversely, Greenleaf alludes to this inner strength does not come from oneself but from God. With God's strength, one can serve people no matter what the situation is (Philippians 4:13). Too, as one relies upon God’s strength, he will eventually lead effectively over a long period of time.

In Psalm 23:4, he says, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." This verse shows that he does not fear because God is with him. It clearly shows that his faith is strong. Also, the reason that David became a king because God sincerely liked him. The similarity between Corrie Ten Boom and king David is they were ordinary but became extraordinary. (Bible verse)

Through it all, Round has been able to rely on God as a source of comfort and support through trying times.

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my Buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

He is my rock and whenever I am dealing with trouble he is the first I go to talk to, before my family. God always has open ears to listen to my problems if it is silly boy trouble or if it is serious family

David was a young shepherd boy who watched over the sheep while feeding and keeping them safe from the lions and bears. While watching the sheep David would spend many moments speaking to God and playing a harp. David’s brothers were at the battlefield and one day he was “sent to the battle lines by his father to bring back news of his brothers.” (Fairchild, 2012) David was not afraid

David also prays that God’s people can learn from God’s example. David is praising God, saying that there is no one like him and no other nation that compares to Israel. He asks that God will carry out his promises towards Israel- keeping his people as his own, forever. David ends his prayer by asking God for a blessing that David’s house will last

God promised to David that he was to serve as the shepherd to the people and leader of Israel.

Verse three outlines the start of the forming of David's band of miscreants; "Also joining him was every person who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to him. He became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him" (NKJV). David is now the leader of an unstructured group of men discontented with the current political situation. They had been wronged and mistreated, were under a curse of debt that they could not pay. They were not trained loyal soldiers, but like David, are so distressed that they have no option left except to run and hide from their problems (Swindoll, 1997, p.74; Epp, 1965, p.56). Psalm 57 indicates that not only were they hiding, but they were angry and wanting vengeance on those they felt had wronged them�. Keller (1985, pp. 120,121) suggests that it was in living with these oppressed outcasts that David developed his compassion for those living under oppression.