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The Death of Saul
Saul's last battle ends in the deaths of his sons and his own suicide, his body displayed by the Philistines until loyal men of Jabesh-Gilead reclaim it — and the Chronicler closes by declaring that Saul died for his unfaithfulness, having sought a medium instead of Yahweh, who therefore took the kingdom and gave it to David.
7 parts
David Anointed King Over Israel
All Israel gathers at Hebron, acknowledges David as God's chosen shepherd, and with one heart anoints him king over the united nation.
3 parts
David Captures Jerusalem
David and all Israel march on Jerusalem, where the Jebusites taunt that he will never enter; Joab strikes first and wins command of the army, David takes the stronghold and builds his city around it, and his power keeps growing because Yahweh of Armies is with him.
3 parts
The Warriors Rally to David
From a handful of defectors at Ziklag to vast tribal armies at Hebron, warriors across Israel unite to make David king with great joy.
4 parts
Bringing Back the Ark
David rallies all Israel's leaders and people to retrieve the long-neglected ark from Kiriath Jearim, and the joyful procession sets out with music and celebration.
2 parts
The Ark and Uzzah's Death
David's joyful attempt to bring the neglected ark home ends in sudden death when Uzza touches it, leaving David fearful and the ark resting with Obed-Edom, whose household God then blesses.
5 parts
The Ark Comes to Jerusalem
David corrects past failure by having Levites properly carry the ark to Jerusalem amid music, dancing, and sacrifice — but as David leaps and plays before the ark, Michal looks on from a window and despises him in her heart, casting a shadow over the celebration that ends with the ark installed in its tent and all Israel blessed.
7 parts
The Davidic Covenant
David's wish to build God a temple is redirected as God instead promises David an eternal dynasty, and David responds with humble praise and petition.
6 parts
The Ammonite War
David's goodwill gesture to Ammon backfires when his envoys are humiliated, sparking a war that ends with Joab and David crushing Ammon's mercenary alliance and capturing Rabbah.
7 parts
David's Census and Its Consequences
Satan provokes David into a forbidden census, a devastating plague follows, and the crisis ends when David's costly sacrifice on Ornan's threshing floor moves God to stop the angel's sword.
9 parts
David Prepares the Temple
David gathers workers and materials, then charges Solomon and Israel's leaders to complete the temple he himself is forbidden to build.
3 parts
David's Final Instructions
David assembles all Israel to present God's chosen builder and hand Solomon the divinely given temple plans, then calls the people to give freely — and princes and people pour out gold, silver, and precious stones in a flood of willing joy.
4 parts
David's Final Blessing
David leads Israel in praise, thanksgiving, and prayer before God, then sees Solomon publicly crowned king with great celebration.
4 parts