The Idea Of Kingship In 1 And 2 Chronicles

The idea of Kingship is profoundly introduced within the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. The people of Israel wanted a king, God granted them this but not without a warning that when the people cry out to him, he will not be there. The idea of Kingship within these books are complicated. God at the beginning warns the people of having a king will be bad for them and he disapproves, on the other hand God then finds men and puts his trust and gives wisdom to future kings that he himself has chosen. Within these 5 books there are two different portrayals of the same story. The story of King David. The first telling of the story of King David is in 1-2 Samuel through first and second Kings. The story begins with Saul being anointed as kings, Saul was Gods first chosen …show more content…
Saul was very timid at first but then grew to grow power hungry. God then anoints another man to be the next king of Israel. We find the rise of David in 1 Samuel chapter 16 to the end of 1 Samuel. David is a “man after God’s own heart”. Then David defeats Goliath gaining a large following, Saul gets extremely jealous and tries to kill David. Saul tries to kill David, David spares his life twice. Saul finally dies in battle falling upon his own sword, committing suicide. In 2 Samuel chapter 2 David becomes king over Southern Israel. A war between David and Ishbaal, Saul’s son, then breaks out. Ishbaal is then assassinated. In 2 Samuel 5 David is finally made king over all of Israel. The Ark come to Jerusalem and in chapter 6 verse 22 David says “I will make myself more contemptable and I will be abased in my own eyes.” This is where he proves he is a man after God’s own heart. 2 Samuel chapter 7 is a critical chapter in the Old Testament. This chapter is where God promises David that he will “build him a house that last forever”.