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David, Solomon, and the End of Unity

David, Solomon, and the End of Unity. Corresponds to Chapters 10 and 11 of textbook. United Monarchy. This is the beginning of the period called the United Monarchy where all of the tribes of Israel were united under one king.

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David, Solomon, and the End of Unity

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  1. David, Solomon, and the End of Unity Corresponds to Chapters 10 and 11 of textbook

  2. United Monarchy • This is the beginning of the period called the United Monarchy where all of the tribes of Israel were united under one king. • This period lasted from Saul’s anointing in c. 1020s BC and ended after Solomon’s death c. 920s BC.

  3. Saul and David • After the “Spirit of the Lord” rushed upon David it departed from Saul. • Saul was then tormented by an evil spirit • His servants suggested that music may make him feel better • They heard about David’s skills playing the harp (lyre)

  4. Saul and David • David was brought to Saul’s court and made armor-bearer • His music made Saul feel better and caused the evil spirit to leave him

  5. David and Goliath • 1 Samuel 17:1 – 18:5 • This battle takes place in the form of “single combat” • This was a common form of determining the winner of a battle up until the 14th century AD. • It consisted of each side choosing one “champion” to fight the other in order to decide the outcome of the battle.

  6. David and Goliath • This story is interpreted in many ways: • As a type of Christ’s victory over sin • As a symbol of God’s victory over Satan • In modern times it is given the moral “you can face overwhelming challenges and win” • BUT, the story in its Biblical context probably is solidifying David’s status as the true king of Israel.

  7. David and Goliath • Why is this the most likely meaning? • For one, we know that the people sought a king to restore theological and political unity. This story seems to show who is most fit for the task. • 1 Sam 9: 14-16 and 1 Sam 16:11 • 1 Sam 9:2 and 1 Sam 16 • There is an obvious contrast between David and Saul • 1 Sam 8 • David rises up to the occasion, whereas Saul should have. That is what the people wanted the king for, to be their “champion” in battle. • 1 Sam • David learned to use the sling to protect his actual father’s sheep, now he is using it to protect his father’s (God’s) people

  8. David and Saul • As a result of this battle, Saul put David in charge of his army • However, Saul soon became jealous of David because of 1 Sam 18:7 • Saul then tried to kill David with a spear (twice!), but failed. • Saul tried everything he could to kill David, but nothing worked. • For example, 1 Sam 18: 25-27

  9. Saul and David • David did have a chance to kill Saul, but spared his life(1 Sam 24) • Saul eventually died • He got hit with an arrow in battle and then fell on his sword to end his life. His armor-bearer and three of his four sons followed suit.

  10. King David • Now that Saul was dead, David was in a good position to become king • The first tribe to accept him as king was his own tribe, Judah. • His capital was the city of Hebron • One of Saul’s sons (Ishbaal) became king over the other tribes • It was not until Ishbaal died that David became the king over all of Israel (2 Sam 5)

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