Thematic Bible: Israel's versatile king
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David » Israel's versatile king » Forbidden to build the temple, because a man of war
However God told me: 'You must not build the Temple for my name because you have fought wars and caused bloodshed.'
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David » Israel's versatile king » Courageous
David replied to Saul: I am a shepherd for my father's sheep. When a lion or a bear comes and carries off a sheep from the flock, I go after it, attack it, and rescue the lamb. If the lion or bear turns on me, I grab it by the throat and beat it to death. I have killed lions and bears. I will do the same to this heathen Philistine. He has defied the army of the living God.
David » Israel's versatile king » Divinely chosen
Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.
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David » Israel's versatile king » A champion
He took his shepherd's stick and picked up five smooth stones from the stream and put them in his bag. With his sling ready, he went out to meet Goliath.
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David » Israel's versatile king » Beautiful
Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him!
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David » Israel's versatile king » A great soldier
However, David captured the fortress Zion, that is, the City of David.
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