Essay Question 2 During the time of Samuel‚ why did the people of Israel desire a king? Why was Saul chosen‚ and‚ ultimately‚ why was he rejected? What attribute did David display that made him a better king than Saul? What sin did Solomon commit that ultimately led to the division of Israel after his death? Submit this assignment through SafeAssign by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4. Regarding Essay #2: Your task is to craft a 750-1000 word essay (double spaced‚ 12 point Times New Roman)
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it means to be an honorable and humble servant of God. We are introduced to three kings that each possess different characteristics based on the intentions they have hidden in their hearts. Do you have a jealous‚ angry‚ and proud heart like that of Saul? Do you have a heart of evil‚ betrayal‚ and rebellion like that of Absalom? Or can you truly say that you have a pure heart; filled with love‚ forgiveness‚ and submission to God‚ like that of King David? Throughout the bible we see how God uses
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David is one of eight brothers‚ the older three of whom are off at war except for David who must stay and look after his father’s flock. David was told to bring bread and cheese to his the battle‚ where he ended up volunteering to challenge Goliath. Saul claimed that David was too young and inexperienced to defeat Goliath‚ to which David replied‚ “Your servant has struck down both lions and bears‚ and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be like one of them‚ for he has defied the armies of the living
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stature‚ that is not in the Chronicles. Then‚ the accounts of David being installed in King Saul’s court and the subsequent conflict between David and King Saul including David’s fleeing from Saul and other related events in 1 Samuel 16 through 2 Samuel 1‚ is not mentioned at all in the Chronicles. Also‚ the conflict between the house of Saul and the house of David concerning who would be king of all of Israel after Saul’s death that is in 2 Samuel 2 through 2 Samuel 5:3‚ is not mentioned in the
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traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary‚ scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he can be rescued. Throughout his journey‚ Ralston recalls friends‚ lovers‚ family‚ and the two hikers he met before his accident. Outdoor adventurist Aron Ralston believes he’s invincible and can do it all alone while on his outdoor
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A Character Analysis of David and Goliath When studying any piece of literature there are many different methods and techniques that can be used. The Bible‚ in specific‚ is often referred to as a source of moral code‚ hope‚ and answers to social‚ ethical‚ and political questions. However‚ this incredibly influential book can also be read as if it were any other novel. The events‚ settings‚ and characters can all be evaluated for what they are‚ forgetting the notion that they are from a religious
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forty days David speaks to King Saul about fighting Goliath. King Saul carefully considers how faithful David is to God and his strength so he decided to allow David to battle Goliath. Goliath was a fierce nine foot tall soldier whom many were afraid of. “If Goliath won‚ the people of Souls land would have to be servants to Philistines. / If Goliath did not win‚ his people would become servants for King Saul.” (David and Goliath 1 Samual 17‚ 2012) Due to David’s age Saul feared David could not win. However
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On two occasions‚ rebellion nearly cost him his kingdom. One‚ led by his son Absalom‚ drove him out of Jerusalem. The other‚ led by followers of the ‘House of Saul’ who held David responsible for Saul’s death and many other wrong doings. The course of history in later times has been along the line of an increasing glorification of David. It is obvious that later tradition glorified and praised him so much despite
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David immediately says that he will fight him. A desperate King Saul learns of this and prepares David for battle. Arthur is trying to find a sword for Sir Kay. When they become heroes‚ both David and Arthur save an entire population. By defeating Goliath‚ David saves all of the Israelites from the Philistines. By coming to power‚ Arthur saves a kingless England. Both stories have someone who is jealous of the rightful king. Saul tries to kill David in order to prevent him from becoming king;
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as King. In studying 1 and 2 Samuel‚ David was the youngest son of Jesse of Bethlehem. Though King Saul was already reigning as the King of Israel‚ by the command of God‚ the prophet Samuel anointed David as King of Israel instead because of King Saul’s disobedience and pride. However‚ before David was officially recognized and put on the throne‚ he suffered persecution and hardship from King Saul who wanted him to be dead. Because King David has relied on the Lord his God to bring him to the place
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