King David: The Creation Of Goliath

David was the son of Jesse and the youngest of eight brothers. He was the keeper of his father’s sheep. While protecting the sheep, he once killed a lion and a bear. He was also a talented harpist. David was sent to play his harp for King Saul when he was plagued by an evil spirit. He did not spend all of his time with Saul; he still went home to tend the sheep. At one point, the Philistines invaded and camped near Bethlehem. With three of his sons in the army, Jesse sent David to the camp to see about them. While there, Goliath (a Philistine giant), came out and challenged the army. No one went out to take up his challenge. David decided to take up the challenge and went out to fight Goliath. David chose five smooth stones from the stream

He pitched the Tabernacle in Jerusalem. He then had the Ark of the Covenant moved from Kirjath Jiream to the Tabernacle. After this he began plans to build a magnificent house of worship. God stopped David’s plans, telling him that he would not be the one that built the Temple, but his successor would.

Just like everyone else, David was subject to sin. At one point, he stayed at home instead of going to battle with his army. This event led to his eventual adultery with Bathsheba, while Uriah, her husband, was away at battle. While trying to cover his sin, he had Uriah killed in battle. The prophet Nathan confronted David and he repented

Aldredge-3 and asked for forgiveness for his sin with Bathsheba, but the consequences still haunted him.

Even though God forgave him for his sin, he still had to deal with the consequences. The child born out of this sin died. His poor example badly influenced his sons. His son, Amnon, raped and humiliated his half sister. Absalom, another son, rebelled against him and tried to take his kingdom.

Nathan told David that because he was a warrior, he would not build the Temple. Hid did however, gather the materials to build it. Solomon, David’s son and successor, was the one who finally built it. David died when he was 71 years old. He reigned as king for over forty