The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022)
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David's Kindness to Saul's House
- David honors the house of Saul by showing kindness to Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son.
- He treats him like his own son despite Saul being his enemy, fulfilling his covenant with Jonathan.
David's Faithful and Skilled Army
- David's army is composed of brave, skilled men with wisdom and a single-minded purpose.
- They include former Saul loyalists who recognize David's legitimacy as king and faithfully support him.
David Unites Israel as King
- David's rise to kingship unites the tribes of Israel from a loose confederation to a united kingdom.
- His leadership story will be extensively told through 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.