David’s history is in lots of places, recorded a couple of different times.Ā That must mean it is important! š Today, let’s read 2 Samuel 8:15-18, 1 Chronicles 18:14-17, 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 1 Chronicles 50-53, 1 Chronicles 31-48, 2 Samuel 9, 2 Samuel 10, and 1 Chronicles 19. Let’s see what kind of example we can take from David today!

“Thus David ruled over all of Israel. He ruled wellāfair and even-handed in all his duties and relationships” (2 Samuel 8:15 MSG)
What a nice testimony to David’s life and rule.Ā Let the same be said of us – fair and even-handed in all our duties and relationships!
I love to see Davidās kindness to Saulās family, specifically Jonathanās son.
“One day David asked, ‘Is there anyone left of Saulās family? If so, Iād like to show him some kindness in honor of Jonathan…. Mephibosheth. ‘Iād like to do something special for you in memory of your father Jonathan. To begin with, Iām returning to you all the properties of your grandfather Saul. Furthermore, from now on youāll take all your meals at my table.’ ā (2 Samuel 9:1, 7 MSG)
What a conflict of emotions: the grandfather considered himself David enemy, the father was Davidās best friend, now the grandson is restored back to his family property.
I also like how the Message translates their feelings going into these battles today –
“Courage! Weāll fight with might and main for our people and for the cities of our God. AndĀ GodĀ will do whatever he sees needs doing!ā (2 Samuel 10:12 MSG)
They would do what they could and trust God to do what He sees needs to be done. Ā Iām going to adopt this attitude: do what I can, and trust the Lord to do what He needs to do on my behalf. Faith AND action – powerful combination!