David and Bathsheba

Introduction
 David was born in Bethlehem, he was the youngest of Jesse’s eight
sons.
 David was young shepherd (1 Sam 16-19) and he gained fame as a
great musician and by killing Goliath.
 David was anointed as the second King of Israel by Samuel ; during
his reign he conquers Jerusalem and brings back the Ark of covenant
back to Judah.
 His wives to include Michal, Abigal, Maacha and Bathsheba.
 He had several sons - Ammon, Absalom, Solomon and a daughter
Tamar
 He composed many Psalms.Before his peaceful death he choose his
son Solomon as his successor. He was buried in Jerusalem Israel
Judah.
David and Bathsheba
 This story occurs when David chose to stay at home while
he sent the rest of the Israelites army to fight. He was at
the rooftop of his palace, where he noticed Bathsheba,
daughter of Eliam and the wife to Uriah.
 Despite David knowing that she was married he sent for
her and slept with her. Bathsheba later sent a word to
David that she was pregnant. David called Uriah to come
home so that he could spend a night with his wife and
cover up the sin.
 Uriah refused and this angered David, his plan did not
work hence he plotted to kill him.
 When Uriah went back to war David sent a note to
the Army’s commander with instructions to have
Uriah put at the frontline and to withdraw so that he
would die. Bathsheba became his wife.
 Prophet Nathan visited King David and told him of

God’s disapproval.
 Even though David repented of his sin, Nathan told

David that the son Bathsheba was expecting would

die.
King David's strengths
 David was courageous and strong in battle,
he trusted in God for protection.
 He remained loyal to King Saul, despite Saul's

crazed pursuit.
 Throughout his entire life, David loved God

deeply and passionately.

 He was a man describe by God himself as a

man after his own heart. Acts 13:22

 He was Kind and benevolent (2Sam 9:1ff,1

Chronicles 19:2)
King David's weaknesses
 King David committed adultery with
Bathsheba.
 He then tried to cover up her pregnancy, and

when he failed with that, he had her husband

Uriah a Hittite killed.
 He directly disobeyed God when he took a

census of the people.

 King David was often lax, or absent as a

father, by not disciplining his children when

they needed it.
King David's accomplishments
 David killed Goliath, champion of the Philistines, when
he was only a youth. Goliath was a giant and veteran
warrior.
 David was victorious because he trusted not in himself,
but in God for the victory.
 In battle, David killed many of Israel's enemies as he had
been instructed by God.
 He was the greatest king in Israel
 David was an ancestor of Jesus Christ who was often
called "Son of David." Perhaps David's greatest
accomplishment was to be called a man after God's
own heart by God himself.
 David and Saul's son Jonathan were like brothers,

setting a model of friendship that everyone can learn

from. And as a model of faithfulness, King David is
included in the "Faith Hall of Fame" in Hebrews
11:32
Aspects of David that carry lessons
and insights for us today
 Temptations come when we least expect-we
should therefore flee temptation, 2Timothy2:22.
 when David walks around on his roof top and

notices a woman bathing. He sends for her and

goes ahead to sleep with her knowing well she
was the wife of Uriah. 2 Samuel 11:2-4.
 One sin leads to another-David commits a series

of sins which started with coveting Uriah’s wife

which leads to adultery and murder.
 God is forever gracious;
 God’s righteousness brings David to his sin. 2

Samuel12:13”The Lord has taken away your sin”

 After the death of the son, Bathsheba is now referred to

as David’s wife, a sign of acceptance. 2 Samuel 12:24.

 Solomon (Peace) is born, and Nathan prophesies his

name as Jedidiah (Beloved of God).

 God assures David that Solomon would reign as a king

of Israel and would grant him peace and rest during his
reign. God further promises him a kingdom over Israel
that would last forever. 1 chronicles 22:9-10
Lesson learnt from king David
 David was quick to repent-Paul says that David
was a man whose heart was inclined towards God
(Acts 15:22) and a man after God’s own heart.
 We learn that honest self-examination is
necessary to recognize our own sin, and then we
must repent of it.
 God greatly desire our complete trust and worship
 David demonstrated great patience towards King
Saul. King Saul could not bear to see David praised
for his achievements (He was jealous)
 David did not hold grudges- When King Saul
and son are killed in a battle, David tore his
clothes wept, mourned and fasted until
evening. David respected Saul as an anointed
King.
 Beware of idleness. David chooses to stay

home where as the rest of the army were in a

battle field and that’s when he spotted
Bathsheba that led to adultery and murder.
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