The Old Testament reads like an epic - one grand story after another that portrays the might, sovereignty, grace and salvation of the one true God who revealed Himself in the life of Israel. After establishing His people in the land of Canaan, God appointed His servant David to the throne. David was more than just a warrior-poet turned king; he was God's instrument in delivering the Israelites from oppression, defending the defenseless, crushing the wicked, and establishing a royal line through which the Messiah would eventually come. King David built a palace in the great city of Jerusalem. His son Solomon vastly expanded the kingdom and established the temple as the earthly throne of God.
However, this story too has been much maligned by the biblical minimalists, claiming that David either never existed or was simply a small tribal leader with little or no political power. We see once again that if one can discount the historicity of the Bible, its theological implications and message can also be dismissed. But if these stories prove to be true, then the message and meaning of the accounts must be taken seriously as well.
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