Three kings ruled the Kingdom of Israel: Saul, David and Solomon. David was regarded as the greatest. Born in 1040 B.C. in Bethlehem, he was the youngest son of Jesse from the tribe of Judah. His ...

Of primary concern is the analysis of the various aspects of the Davidic covenant.¹ Particular stress is placed on how the covenantal motifs of Israel’s divine sonship and royal priestly primogeniture ...

Second Samuel continues the story of the establishment of the kingdom of Israel after the death of Saul. Second Samuel follows David’s reign as king of Israel (about 1010–970 BC). David was “a man ...