It’s natural for Christians to project their own cultural experience into the context of Scripture. But, our concept of an hour-long formal church service followed by light refreshments—does not do justice to Solomon’s dedicatory celebration.
Perched on a rock formation called the Ophel at 150 to 200 feet above the valley floor, Israel’s new capital provided a strategic view of the surrounding valleys; it was highly defensible; and, it had critical access to fresh water.
It didn’t happen overnight. But, at the set time God fulfilled his promise to David and made him King of Israel.
Given the essential facts of David’s predicament, we can’t help but wonder why he didn’t succumb to despair.
Even the threat of death didn’t alter his conduct. David continued to behave wisely.
He certainly wasn’t perfect. Isolated moments of failure are in plain view on the pages of the Bible. Yet, God praises David for one characteristic that set him apart from his brothers and his predecessor.
God had rejected Saul. It was imperative that the right man lead the nation of Israel. What did David possess that his brothers did not?
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