Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/life-of-david-discipleship-lessons-from-1-and-2-samuel A devotional study of the life of David -- his successes and failures, faith and struggle. We consider his significance as the progenitor of Jesus, the Son of David. © 2012, Ralph F. Wilson. All rights reserved. 5fb470e0-19f8-5aa0-b620-2ff2fe1dd478 yes a8b12940-f703-11ef-aeac-abec31d07885 en Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:48:47 -0700 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:49:05 -0700 https://www.jesuswalk.com/david/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/rV0jVPvncntf3rBFTgHIGVMhf6R2J70eQOJhgvJyXpI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZjg3/NDdjNzlhMDJmOGMz/ODQwMzljZmFmMDg5/MDMxMC5qcGc.jpg https://www.jesuswalk.com/david/ serial JesusWalk Bible Study Series A devotional study of the life of David -- his successes and failures, faith and struggle. We consider his significance as the progenitor of Jesus, the Son of David. A devotional study of the life of David -- his successes and failures, faith and struggle. David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan Dr. Ralph F. Wilson pastor@joyfulheart.com No No 1 1 Preface full 6ae21a6b-572a-4bc5-b264-dd861a8c1483 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b24aa05e Explains why we should study David's life. David's life is inspiring, human, manly, morally challenging, and ongoing in his descendant Jesus, the Son of David.

]]> Explains why we should study David's life. David's life is inspiring, human, manly, morally challenging, and ongoing in his descendant Jesus, the Son of David.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:18:09 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 355 Explains why we should study David's life. David's life is inspiring, human, manly, morally challenging, and ongoing in his descendant Jesus, the Son of David.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 2 2 Introduction to the Life of David full b56469b7-c018-451d-a486-b31bfdcdc4f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d06b4550 We consider David as a musician as well as nation-builder. Examines whether David is a mythic hero or a real person and dating of David's reign. Discusses the composition and authorship of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Finally, examines the background of the Philistines.

]]> We consider David as a musician as well as nation-builder. Examines whether David is a mythic hero or a real person and dating of David's reign. Discusses the composition and authorship of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Finally, examines the background of the Philistines.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:20:19 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 627 We consider David as a musician as well as nation-builder. Examines whether David is a mythic hero or a real person and dating of David's reign. Discusses the composition and authorship of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Finally, examines the background of the Philistines.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 3 3 1. Samuel Anoints David as King (1 Samuel 15-16) full 8cc1f825-11ba-4a1b-a720-395553109c45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90f5c942 Saul, previously anointed king by the prophet Samuel is rejected by God for disobedience. In his place, David, the shepherd son of Jesse, is anointed king and filled with the Spirit. David plays his harp at Saul's court to soothe the troubled king with his music.

]]> Saul, previously anointed king by the prophet Samuel is rejected by God for disobedience. In his place, David, the shepherd son of Jesse, is anointed king and filled with the Spirit. David plays his harp at Saul's court to soothe the troubled king with his music.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:21:18 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1789 Saul, previously anointed king by the prophet Samuel is rejected by God for disobedience. In his place, David, the shepherd son of Jesse, is anointed king and filled with the Spirit. David plays his harp at Saul's court to soothe the troubled king with his music.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 4 4 2. David and Goliath: Bold Faith (1 Samuel 17) full 79118881-40ac-4601-9a62-f7af298b1805 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48a2f707 David's bold faith contrasts with the fear and low morale of the Israelite army when they are challenged by the Philistine champion Goliath. David rejects the offer of Saul's armor, but slays Goliath with a well-placed sling stone in the name of Yahweh and cuts off his head.

]]> David's bold faith contrasts with the fear and low morale of the Israelite army when they are challenged by the Philistine champion Goliath. David rejects the offer of Saul's armor, but slays Goliath with a well-placed sling stone in the name of Yahweh and cuts off his head.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:22:04 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1653 David's bold faith contrasts with the fear and low morale of the Israelite army when they are challenged by the Philistine champion Goliath. David rejects the offer of Saul's armor, but slays Goliath with a well-placed sling stone in the name of Yahweh and cuts off his head.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 5 5 3. Jonathan's Friendship, Saul's Jealousy (1 Samuel 18-20) full ca698528-ab9e-4914-b427-b55b9ec9b6a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/085594cd David and Saul's oldest son Jonathan become fast friends, but Saul grows increasingly jealous of David's popularity. He seeks to kill him with his spear and at the hand of the Philistines. Jonathan warns David and the two covenant with each others.

]]> David and Saul's oldest son Jonathan become fast friends, but Saul grows increasingly jealous of David's popularity. He seeks to kill him with his spear and at the hand of the Philistines. Jonathan warns David and the two covenant with each others.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:22:53 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1783 David and Saul's oldest son Jonathan become fast friends, but Saul grows increasingly jealous of David's popularity. He seeks to kill him with his spear and at the hand of the Philistines. Jonathan warns David and the two covenant with each others.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 6 6 4. David Flees from Saul (1 Samuel 21-23) full a5909167-f909-494b-bb10-9a298c20f503 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54bcdf30 David visits the tabernacle at Nob in his flight and receives help from Ahimelech the high priest. But Ahimelech and the priests are slain by the paranoid King Saul; only Abiathar flees to David with 400 might men. David and his men hide in the cave of Adullam and in the desert of Ziph.

]]> David visits the tabernacle at Nob in his flight and receives help from Ahimelech the high priest. But Ahimelech and the priests are slain by the paranoid King Saul; only Abiathar flees to David with 400 might men. David and his men hide in the cave of Adullam and in the desert of Ziph.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:37 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 2112 David visits the tabernacle at Nob in his flight and receives help from Ahimelech the high priest. But Ahimelech and the priests are slain by the paranoid King Saul; only Abiathar flees to David with 400 might men. David and his men hide in the cave of Adullam and in the desert of Ziph.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 7 7 5. David Spares the Lord's Anointed (1 Samuel 24-28) full 3f391cb1-dc86-4f71-be0c-474f7e87b0ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ff55a05 David hides from Saul in the Wilderness, and providentially has two opportunities to kill Saul, but refuses since Saul is 'the Lord's anointed.' He also spares Nabal, takes Abigail as wife, seeks asylum from Saul with the Philistines, but is spared going into battle with Saul. Finally, Saul seeks a medium to seek guidance from Samuel, but receives condemnation instead.

]]> David hides from Saul in the Wilderness, and providentially has two opportunities to kill Saul, but refuses since Saul is 'the Lord's anointed.' He also spares Nabal, takes Abigail as wife, seeks asylum from Saul with the Philistines, but is spared going into battle with Saul. Finally, Saul seeks a medium to seek guidance from Samuel, but receives condemnation instead.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:24:21 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 3010 David hides from Saul in the Wilderness, and providentially has two opportunities to kill Saul, but refuses since Saul is 'the Lord's anointed.' He also spares Nabal, takes Abigail as wife, seeks asylum from Saul with the Philistines, but is spared going into battle with Saul. Finally, Saul seeks a medium to seek guidance from Samuel, but receives condemnation instead.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 8 8 6. David Strengthens Himself in the Lord at Ziklag (1 Samuel 29-2 Samuel 1) full 9708901d-dd77-48cc-b8b5-76209f1f013a https://share.transistor.fm/s/15dff6bb While Saul and Jonathan are slain at the battle of Gilboa, David and his men attack the Amalekites and recover their families who had been captured at Ziklag. David sends plunder to the elders of Judah.

]]> While Saul and Jonathan are slain at the battle of Gilboa, David and his men attack the Amalekites and recover their families who had been captured at Ziklag. David sends plunder to the elders of Judah.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:25:16 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1789 While Saul and Jonathan are slain at the battle of Gilboa, David and his men attack the Amalekites and recover their families who had been captured at Ziklag. David sends plunder to the elders of Judah.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 9 9 7. David Becomes King and Conquers Jerusalem (2 Samuel 2-5) full 0f97d9a3-5883-4b0e-a432-d25e4a7fd68b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cffdaae David moves to Hebron where the elders of Judah anoint him king over them. Later Saul's son Ish-Bosheth is assassinated and David is anointed king over all of Israel. He captures Jerusalem, makes it his capital.

]]> David moves to Hebron where the elders of Judah anoint him king over them. Later Saul's son Ish-Bosheth is assassinated and David is anointed king over all of Israel. He captures Jerusalem, makes it his capital.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:26:08 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 3031 David moves to Hebron where the elders of Judah anoint him king over them. Later Saul's son Ish-Bosheth is assassinated and David is anointed king over all of Israel. He captures Jerusalem, makes it his capital.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 10 10 8. David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6) full 3887906b-6d32-4fb7-bccc-f184178769eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc8ce3b6 Now David seeks to make Jerusalem both the political center and the worship center of the kingdom. He brings the ark into Jerusalem -- on his second try.

]]> Now David seeks to make Jerusalem both the political center and the worship center of the kingdom. He brings the ark into Jerusalem -- on his second try.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:26:58 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1580 Now David seeks to make Jerusalem both the political center and the worship center of the kingdom. He brings the ark into Jerusalem -- on his second try.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 11 11 9. The Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7) full c0154035-2633-40ac-9828-76ed53cc41b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30006ba1 David sought to build a 'house' (a temple) for the Lord, but the Lord instead promised that He would build an everlasting 'house' (a dynasty), which culminated in the Messiah. Solomon would ultimately build the temple, drawing on David's extensive preparations.

]]> David sought to build a 'house' (a temple) for the Lord, but the Lord instead promised that He would build an everlasting 'house' (a dynasty), which culminated in the Messiah. Solomon would ultimately build the temple, drawing on David's extensive preparations.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:27:56 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 1618 David sought to build a 'house' (a temple) for the Lord, but the Lord instead promised that He would build an everlasting 'house' (a dynasty), which culminated in the Messiah. Solomon would ultimately build the temple, drawing on David's extensive preparations.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 12 12 10. David's Rise, Fall, and Punishment (2 Samuel 8-12) full 0b12a097-2daf-4bf1-aded-f77119a3539d https://share.transistor.fm/s/79b7c2c7 David has established the kingdom and subjugated the neighboring kingdoms. But then he commits adultery with Bathsheba and murders her husband, and tries to cover it up. However, he is confronted by Nathan and finds forgiveness from the Lord and a contrite heart (Psalm 51).

]]> David has established the kingdom and subjugated the neighboring kingdoms. But then he commits adultery with Bathsheba and murders her husband, and tries to cover it up. However, he is confronted by Nathan and finds forgiveness from the Lord and a contrite heart (Psalm 51).

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:09:37 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 3324 David has established the kingdom and subjugated the neighboring kingdoms. But then he commits adultery with Bathsheba and murders her husband, and tries to cover it up. However, he is confronted by Nathan and finds forgiveness from the Lord and a contrite heart (Psalm 51).

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 13 13 11. Rape, Murder, and Conspiracy in David's Family (2 Samuel 13:1-15:13) full 04fe9945-cd10-4389-9b4b-98dc31f46733 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba1b8cd5 David's punishment involves family troubles. Amnon rapes Tamar. Absalom murders Amnon in retaliation, then conspires to steal David's throne forcing David to flee.

]]> David's punishment involves family troubles. Amnon rapes Tamar. Absalom murders Amnon in retaliation, then conspires to steal David's throne forcing David to flee.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:10:28 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 2404 David's punishment involves family troubles. Amnon rapes Tamar. Absalom murders Amnon in retaliation, then conspires to steal David's throne forcing David to flee.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 14 14 12. David's Exile from Jerusalem (2 Samuel 15:14-20:26) full 90c47fb0-2f4d-49fb-bdba-cd38619310bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/676e8d60 David flees from Jerusalem, joined by loyalists. Absalom is killed by Joab and mourned by David, who returns to Jerusalem and puts down Sheba's rebellion.

]]> David flees from Jerusalem, joined by loyalists. Absalom is killed by Joab and mourned by David, who returns to Jerusalem and puts down Sheba's rebellion.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:11:30 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 3513 David flees from Jerusalem, joined by loyalists. Absalom is killed by Joab and mourned by David, who returns to Jerusalem and puts down Sheba's rebellion.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 15 15 13. The Legacy of David (2 Samuel 21-1 Kings 2) full eda9afe7-0cab-4ee8-a4cc-2ba151b932e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5e2175b Miscellaneous incidents are included: justice for the Gibeonites, David's disastrous census, and David's physical decline. David designates Solomon as his successor when Adonijah seeks to be crowned king. A final look at David's place in history and his ultimate successor, Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David.

]]> Miscellaneous incidents are included: justice for the Gibeonites, David's disastrous census, and David's physical decline. David designates Solomon as his successor when Adonijah seeks to be crowned king. A final look at David's place in history and his ultimate successor, Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:12:47 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 4713 Miscellaneous incidents are included: justice for the Gibeonites, David's disastrous census, and David's physical decline. David designates Solomon as his successor when Adonijah seeks to be crowned king. A final look at David's place in history and his ultimate successor, Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 17 17 Appendix 6. Considering David's Deceit -- Ethics of Lying bonus a7f8f98b-11c6-4aeb-a751-4104850233a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc28665c Explores how David's deceit should be considered by Christians.

]]> Explores how David's deceit should be considered by Christians.

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:18:05 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 370 Explores how David's deceit should be considered by Christians.

]]> David, Davidic, Kingdom, Judah, United Kingdom, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan No 16 16 Meditation: It's Not Your Fight any More - The David and Goliath Story bonus 526ef0a9-a8be-4004-b275-cc9c9734095e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3afe8a6e A short story account of David's defeat of Goliath, with application for our lives -- trusting in the Lord and not ourselves!

]]> A short story account of David's defeat of Goliath, with application for our lives -- trusting in the Lord and not ourselves!

]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:22:04 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 297 A short story account of David's defeat of Goliath, with application for our lives -- trusting in the Lord and not ourselves!

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