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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5086 David, rise of
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
5000 Humanity
5070 Individuals in OT and NT
5085 David
5086 David, rise of
5086 David, rise of
5086 David, rise of
David rose from humble origins to become Israel’s greatest king. His rise to power is seen by OT writers as evidence of God’s guiding hand upon both David and Israel.
David was the great-grandson of Ruth and Boaz
David was anointed king by Samuel
David was a member of Saul’s court
1Sa 16:17-23 See also 1Sa 18:2,5
David’s defeat of Goliath
1Sa 17:50-51 See also 1Sa 17:4-11,17-26,32-54
David’s friendship with Jonathan
1Sa 18:1 See also 1Sa 19:1-7; 1Sa 20:1-42; 1Sa 23:16-18; 2Sa 1:25-27
The relationship between David and Saul
Saul’s jealousy of David 1Sa 18:9-12 See also 1Sa 18:15,28-29; 1Sa 19:1,9-17; Ps 59:1-4
His flight from Saul 1Sa 23:14 See also 1Sa 21:10; 1Sa 22:1-5; 1Sa 27:1-6; Ps 52:1; Ps 54:1-7; Ps 56:1-2; Ps 57:1-6
His refusal to harm Saul 1Sa 24:3-7 See also 1Sa 26:7-25
His reaction to Saul’s death 2Sa 1:11-12 See also 2Sa 1:17-27
See also
| 5691 | friends, good |
| 7784 | shepherd |
| 8304 | loyalty |
| 8773 | jealousy |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
