King David Research Paper
Caleb Johnson
Old Testament Personality – David: A Man after God’s Own Heart
CSBS 1311-08 Old Testament Study
Dr. Paul Stripling
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Every sense the creation of the world, God has called specific men and women to lead and rule over land and people. For centuries people have been intrigued and captivated by the stories of powerful leaders throughout the history of the world. Powerful leaders such as The Great Pharaohs of Egypt and Chinese emperor Qín Shǐ Huáng continue to capture our attention. Even mystical stories or legends about great kings, such as the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, still have an incredibly firm grasp on our curiosity. One of the most popular and powerful kings ruled over 3,000 years ago. The story of the great ruler of Israel, King David, has continuously been a measuring stick by which leaders are measured and compared to. King David’s impact was not only present during his time period but is still evident now, in our very lives. …show more content…
What is often not mentioned is the fact that at the time Israel was at war with the Ammonites and David should have gone to war with his army. Instead of going with his army he sent Joab in his place and stayed behind. (2nd Samuel 11:1) According to McKenzie, when David was on the palace roof “following a late afternoon nap and spotter her bathing in the courtyard of her house.” (McKenzie, 157) “David was consumed by desire for Bathsheba from the moment he saw her. (McKenzie, 157) However, David should have never even been at his palace in the first place. He should have been out with his army fighting a war, and that would be the beginning in a chain of sinful events, including adultery, murder, and deception. It was not the temptation of Bathsheba bathing that started the chain of sin, but the fact that he did not go to war like he should
Old Testament Personality – David: A Man after God’s Own Heart
CSBS 1311-08 Old Testament Study
Dr. Paul Stripling
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Every sense the creation of the world, God has called specific men and women to lead and rule over land and people. For centuries people have been intrigued and captivated by the stories of powerful leaders throughout the history of the world. Powerful leaders such as The Great Pharaohs of Egypt and Chinese emperor Qín Shǐ Huáng continue to capture our attention. Even mystical stories or legends about great kings, such as the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, still have an incredibly firm grasp on our curiosity. One of the most popular and powerful kings ruled over 3,000 years ago. The story of the great ruler of Israel, King David, has continuously been a measuring stick by which leaders are measured and compared to. King David’s impact was not only present during his time period but is still evident now, in our very lives. …show more content…
What is often not mentioned is the fact that at the time Israel was at war with the Ammonites and David should have gone to war with his army. Instead of going with his army he sent Joab in his place and stayed behind. (2nd Samuel 11:1) According to McKenzie, when David was on the palace roof “following a late afternoon nap and spotter her bathing in the courtyard of her house.” (McKenzie, 157) “David was consumed by desire for Bathsheba from the moment he saw her. (McKenzie, 157) However, David should have never even been at his palace in the first place. He should have been out with his army fighting a war, and that would be the beginning in a chain of sinful events, including adultery, murder, and deception. It was not the temptation of Bathsheba bathing that started the chain of sin, but the fact that he did not go to war like he should