David: King of Israel

In Jewish history, David comes forth as one of the most heroic, charismatic, and outstanding leaders ever seen. He was warrior, king, and poet. David expanded the borders of Israel, while at the same time composing the Psalms.

When Saul was still king, David received most of the glory upon returning from various battles of considerable importance. David was showered with garlands and adulation when he came back from war with the Philistines. In fact, David generated greater praise than King Saul himself:

Although Saul originally enjoyed and appreciated David, he soon began to envy his popularity. However, at one time, David played the harp in such a way that Saul's troubled moods were calmed and soothed.

And it was David, who slew the giant Goliath, an act that completely surprised Saul. For Saul had not realized that David was the courageous young man he was. But when David's light began to outshine Saul's, this proved to be more than the old king could tolerate. Saul, not very emotionally stable and worried about his throne, in at least two fits of anger, attempted to pin David against the wall with his spear. "And on the morrow an evil spirit from God rushed upon

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although occasionally having lapses in that area. The worship of the Lord was now well established throughout all Israel. David next turned his attention to the ritual of the sanctuary. With the cooperation of the priests and Levites, whom he organized in courses, David elaborated on the service by the introduction of a complex musical orchestration and liturgy. David also contributed to the theological zeal of the worshippers by some of his compositions of psalm and sacred song. Because David felt his own shortcomings, while at the same time acting as a moral example to others, he attached mentors to his royal court. They were the leading prophets, Gad and Nathan. In keeping with their duties, they were always ready to chastise David for his sins and guide him in the proper direction. DAVID'S RELATION TO MAN AND GOD David was capable of noble and magnificent deeds; but as a mere mortal, he was also prone to actions completely unworthy of a man of his rank and station. At times, David demonstrated his love of God and his fellow man. However, David was also ambitious and a perfect example of what Machiavelli talked about many of hundreds of years later. In some ways, David is almost like a tragic hero in the Aristo
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