David Anointed King

2 Samuel 1-10

King David’s accomplishments.

•  David kills the Amalakite who killed Saul.
• He becomes king over the Jews or the House of Judah
• Conquers the Philistines.
• Israel makes David King.
• He takes Jerusalem.
• David follows the Lord's counsel and is blessed.
• He leads his people with judgement and justice.    
• Good Leader.     

 

1 Chronicles 22:7-8 &  Institute Student Manual Commentary for 2 Samuel 7:1-17, 

“Why Was David Not Allowed to Build the Temple?”

David explained to Solomon that the Lord had revealed to him that he had seen too much war and bloodshed as well as shed too much blood and been a part of too much war in his life to build a temple. The Lord probably believed that there was too much violence in David's life and that that should not be incorporated with the temple.

2 Samuel 7:12-17 & 2 Samuel 7:18-29

I would feel really comfortable with life and death if the Lord had made all of these promises too me. David's posterity is promised to be blessed. I also would be really making sure that I didn't stray from his commandments.

The prophecy is one of Christ because David comes from the Savior's lineage. David says a prayer of gratitude showing that he is thankful that he came from Christ and for all of his promised blessings. He also tell the Lord how great He is. David knows where his success and happiness has come from.