The final act in David's life is making Soloman king after him.
From Warrior King to Peaceful Empire
The Transition from David to Soloman
July 29, 2018 • Dr. Mark Strauss
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The Cove: 1 & 2 Samuel
Sheba's Revolt-Song of Praise
July 15, 2018 • Dr. Mark Strauss
The main events of the book of 2 Samuel end with the revolt of Sheba against David. What follows is an epilogue, recounting various events in David’s life: justice for the Gibeonites; various wars against the Philistines; David’s song of praise; David’s last words; lists of David’s mighty men; David’s sin in taking a census; and David’s building of an altar in preparation for the temple.