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King David Wasn't Who You Think He Was

September 12, 2015 Adam Setser

The books of Samuel tell a disastrous story about two kings of Israel (Saul and David) whose struggles define the trajectory of a nation. I think David is less the hero we think he is and more of a broken man, struggling to find his place in relation to the Sovereignty of God. Something we can all identify with, no doubt.

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In Bible Tags Sovereignty, !2 Sam, !1 Sam, David, Saul, Responsibility, Mysticism, Kingship
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