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The Psalms. God’s Songbook of Life!. Seven Hebrew Words for. “Praise”. 7 Hebrew Words for Praise. Our Disability in Comprehension is very often our Inability in Obedience!. Isaiah 5:13; Hosea 4:6; 2 Timothy 2:7; Psalm 47:7; 1 Corinthians 14:14-15.
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The Psalms God’s Songbook of Life!
Seven Hebrew Words for “Praise”
7 Hebrew Words for Praise • Our Disability in Comprehension is very often our Inability in Obedience! • Isaiah 5:13; Hosea 4:6; 2 Timothy 2:7; Psalm 47:7; 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 • Why Study the Original Bible Languages? (Old Testament Hebrew & New Testament Greek) • Bible translation is a lifetime job • Translation can never be “word-for-word” especially with rich languages like Hebrew and Greek. • Webster’s Dictionary Reference 1) to set a price on something or to appraise 2) to commend the worth of 3) to laud the glory of (God, etc.), as in song or writing 4) express approval or admiration of 5) a eulogy formal speech or writing giving praise and honor to someone of importance
7 Hebrew Words for Praise Our Disability in Comprehension is very often our Inability in Obedience! 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) 2. BARAK (baw-rak’) (#1288) (Used 322x) 3. YADAH (yaw-daw’) (#3034) (Used 114x) 4. TOWDAH (to-daw’) (#8426) (Used 28x) 5. HILLUWL (hil-lool’) (#1974) (Used 3x) 6. TEHILLAH (teh-hil-law’) (#8416) (Used 56x) 7. HALAL (haw-lal’) (#1984) (Used 160x)
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) Psalm 63:3 – “Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.” • To address someone in extremely loud tone. • To pacify or to “shut someone’s mouth” by speaking with loud expression (Compare Psalm 8:2 with Matthew 21:16) Shebach (sheb-akh’) (#7624) – variation of “shabach” • to adulate – “to flatter, praise too highly, praise extravagantly” Translated into English as: , 145:4; 147:12 “Praise” – Daniel 4:34 Psalm 117:1 “Triumph” – Psalm 106:47 Psalm 46:9; 65:7; 89:9 “To Make Still” –
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) • To pacify or to “shut someone’s mouth” by speaking with loud expression Matthew 21:16 And said unto Him, Hearest Thou what these say?And Jesus saith unto them,“Yea; have ye never read: Out of the mouth of babes and sucklingsThou hast perfected praise? Psalm 8:2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklingshast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still[7623 Shabach]the enemy and the avenger.
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) • To pacify or to “shut someone’s mouth” by speaking with loud expression What is a “Joyful Noise” ? “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness:come before his presence with singing.” (Psalm 100) “Joyful Noise” see also: Psalm 66:1; 81:1; 95:1; 98:4,6 “Joyful Noise” #7321 “Ruwa” “to split the ears (with sound),i.e. shout (for alarm or joy)”
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) • To pacify or to “shut someone’s mouth” by speaking with loud expression What is a “Joyful Noise” ? “Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound:they shall walk, O Lord,in the light of thy countenance.” (Psalm 89:15) “Joyful Sound” #8643 “teruw`ah” “shouting, an alarm, clamorblow an alarm, sound a signalan extremely loud war cry!”
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) In the Mind of God Noisy is Good!! Psalm 149:2 “Let Israel rejoice in Him that made him:let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.” “rejoice” #8055 “samach” “to brighten up, to be gleesome” “joyful” #1523 “giyl” “to spin round, and jump up and down”(under the influence of any violent emotion),i.e. usually meaning to rejoice extremely
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) In the Mind of God Noisy is Good!! Psalm 149:5 “Let the saints be joyful in glory:let them sing aloud upon their beds.” “joyful” #5937 “alaz” “to jump for joy, i.e. to exult” “sing aloud” #7442 “ranan” “to creak or emit a stridulous sound, i.e. to shout (usually for joy)” In Webster’s Dictionary“stridulous” = “shrill, grating sound or noise”
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) In the Mind of God Noisy is Good!! Psalm 149:5 “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth,and a two-edged sword in their hand.” “high praises” #7319 “rowmemah” “a rising up, i.e., exaltation” “mouth” #1627 “garown” “from the throat,a deep, harsh guttural sound”
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) In the Mind of God Noisy is Good!! Isaiah 13:3 “I have commanded my sanctified ones,I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger,even them that rejoice in my highness.” “I have commanded my holy ones;I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath- those who rejoice in my triumph.” (NIV) “mighty ones” #1368 “gibbowr” “powerful, warrior, tyrant” “anger” #639 “aph” “the nostril; as in hard and rapid breathingin passion of furious rage” “rejoice” #5937 “alaz” “to jump for joy”
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 2. Barak (baw-rak’) (#1288) (Used 322x) Judges 5:2 – “Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.” • (Literally) – to kneel down • Man blessing God (act of adoration) • God blessing Man (act of bestowing benefit) Translated into English as: “Kneel Down” – Psalm 95:6 “Congratulate” – 1 Chronicles 18:10 “Salute” – 1 Samuel 13:10 Psalm 34:1 Psalm 103:1 “Bless” (man blessing God) – “Bless” (God blessing man) – Genesis 12:1-2 Psalm 68:19
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 3. Yadah (yaw-daw’) (#3034) (Used 114x)` Psalm 86:12 – “I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.” • from “Yad” [#3027] = “the open hand” • to extend the hand, to hail someone • signal to catch someone's attention • to throw (a stone), to shoot (an arrow) • to worship with extended hands
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 3. Yadah (yaw-daw’) (#3034) (Used 114x) • from “Yad” [#3027] = “the open hand” • to extend the hand, to hail someone • signal to catch someone's attention • to throw (a stone), to shoot (an arrow) (idea of motion or action, ie., giving) • to worship with extended hands Translated into English as: “Shoot, cast or throw” – Lamentations 3:53 Jer. 50:14 Lev. 16:21; Dan. 9:20; Psalm 32:5; Prov 28:13 “Confess” – 1 Chron. 16:4; 23:30; 25:3; 2 Chron. 5:13; 7:6 “Thank” – Psalm 26:7; *30:12*; 35:18; 100:4; 106:1; 107:1 Genesis 29:35 Psalm 9:1; 33:2; 42:5,11; 43:4,5 “Praise” – Psalm 44:8; 86:12; 107:7;
7 Hebrew Words for Praise Psalm 30:12 “To the end thatmy glory may sing praise to thee,and not be silent.O Lord my God,I will give thanks [yadah] unto thee for ever.” Psalm 30:12 “To the end that*my glory* may sing praise to thee,and not be silent.O Lord my God,I will give thanks [yadah] unto thee for ever.” Psalm 57:7-8 (also Psalm 108:1-2) “My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed:I will sing and give praise. 8 Awake up, *my glory*;awake, psaltery and harp:I myself will awake early.” Psalm 16:9 “Therefore my heart is glad,and my glory rejoiceth:my flesh also shall rest in hope.” Psalm 16:9 “Therefore my heart is glad,and *my glory* rejoiceth:my flesh also shall rest in hope.” Acts 2:26 “Therefore did my heart rejoice,and my tongue was glad;moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope.” Peter quotes Psalm 16:9 in Acts 2:26 “Therefore did my heart rejoice,and *my tongue* was glad;moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope.” “my glory” “my tongue” In God’s Mind: We glorify God with our Tongue!
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 4. Towdah (to’ -daw) (#8426) (Used 28x) Psalm 50:23 – “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to himthat ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.” • Literally, an extension of the hand [yad=hand] • An “avowal” or formal confession • Worship by formal presentation of praise, thanksgiving, especially as by a choir. • Shouts of jubilation and thanksgiving Translated into English as: “Confession” – Joshua 7:19; Ezra 10:11 “Thanksgiving” – Lev. 22:29; Neh. 12:27,31,38 (choirs) 2 Chronicles 29:31; Psalm 42:4; 69:30; 95:2; *100:4*; 107:22 “Praise” – Psalm 42:4; 56:12; Jeremiah. 17:26; 33:11;
7 Hebrew Words for Praise Most number of Hebrew Praise Wordsin one single verse! Psalm 100:4 “Enter into His gates with (1)thanksgiving,and into His courts with (2)praise:be (3)thankful unto Him,and (4)bless His name.” (1)thanksgiving #8426 – “towdah” (2)praise #8416 – “tehillah” (3)thankful #3034 – “yadah” (4)bless #1288 – “barak”
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 5. Hilluwl (hil-lool’) (#1974) (Used 2x) Leviticus 19:24 – “But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the Lord withal.” • Formed from “Halal” (#1984) which will be our final Hebrew word for “praise” • A celebration of thanksgiving especially during the harvest time! • Can also be translated as a “Joyous Festival” Translated into English as: “Merry” – Judges 9:27 “Praise” – Leviticus 19:24
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 6. Tehillah (te-hil-lah’) (#8416) (Used 56x) Exo. 15:11 – “Who is like unto Thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” • Formed from “Halal” (#1984) which will be our final Hebrew word for “praise” • Literally means a hymn praise – it is used together with “song of” or “singing” • “Tehillah” is the Hebrew title for Psalms Translated into English as: “Praise” together with “singing” or “songs”– 2 Chron. 20:22; Neh. 12:46; Psalm 40:3; 106:12,47; 147:1; 149:1 “Praise” – Deut. 10:21; Psalm 22:3,25; 33:1; 34:1; 48:10 51:15; 66:2,8; 78:4; 145:21; Isaiah 42:10; 43:21; 60:18; 61:3 ; 62:7
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 7. Halal (ha-lal’) (#1984) (Used 160x) Psalm 150:6 – “Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.Praise ye the Lord [Hallelujah].” Hallelujah literally: “Halal to Jehovah” • Translated as “Commend” or “Praise” (91x) “Commend” – Genesis 12:15; Proverbs 12:8 • King David – “Sweet Psalmist”! Kingdom Praise!1 Chronicles 16:4; 23:5,30; 25:3; 29:13 • King Solomon – Built Temple! – 2 Chron 5:13-14 • King Jehoshaphat – Won Battle! – 2 Chron 20:19,21 • King Hezekiah – Revivalist! – 2 Chron 29:30; 31:2
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 7. Halal (ha-lal’) (#1984) (Used 160x) Psalm 150:6 – “Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.Praise ye the Lord [Hallelujah].” Hallelujah literally: “Halal to Jehovah” Also has these meanings: • To Shine (color) or To Make Clear (sound) Job 29:3; 31:26; 41:18 • To Boast, to Make a “Big Show” “Boast” – 1 Kings 20:11; Prov 20:14; 25:14; 27:1; Psalm 10:3; 34:2; 44:8 “Glory” – 1 Chron 16:10; Psalm 64:10; Jer 9:23
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 7. Halal (ha-lal’) (#1984) (Used 160x) Psalm 150:6 – “Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.Praise ye the Lord [Hallelujah].” Hallelujah literally: “Halal to Jehovah” Can also mean: • To be Clamorously Foolish with Loud Outcries: Psalm 78:63 – translated as: “Marriage” or “Wedding Songs” (NIV) • To Rage, to be Furious: Jeremiah 46:9 – “Drive furiously” (NIV) Nahum 2:4 – “Race madly” (NAS)
7 Hebrew Words for Praise 7. Halal (ha-lal’) (#1984) (Used 160x) Psalm 150:6 – “Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.Praise ye the Lord [Hallelujah].” Hallelujah literally: “Halal to Jehovah” Can also mean: • To “Stultify” which means: “To appear stupid, ridiculous, and of an absurdly illogical behavior. Proven to be of an unsound mind, and not responsible for one’s actions” “Foolish” – Job 12:17; Psalms 5:5; 73:3; 75:4 “Mad” – Eccl. 2:2; 7:7; Jeremiah 25:16; 51:7 1 Samuel 21:13 (King David’s Experience)
7 Hebrew Words for Praise Our Disability in Comprehension is very often our Inability in Obedience! 1. SHABACH (shaw-bakh’) (#7623) (Used 16x) • To address someone in extremely loud tone. 2. BARAK (baw-rak’) (#1288) (Used 322x) • To kneel down, to salute someone 3. YADAH (yaw-daw’) (#3034) (Used 114x) • To extend the hand – catch their attention 4. TOWDAH (to-daw’) (#8426) (Used 12x) • Formal confession, praise offered by a choir 5. HILLUWL (hil-lool’) (#1974) (Used 2x) • To make merry – as at harvest time! 6. TEHILLAH (teh-hil-law’) (#8416) (Used 56x) • Hymn of praise and worship 7. HALAL (haw-lal’) (#1984) (Used 160x) • To by “Clamorously foolish with loud outcries
The Psalms: King David’s “Diary” “Thou tellest my wanderings:put Thou my tears into Thy bottle:are they not in Thy book?”(Psalm 56:8)
David, “A Man after God’s Heart” “David” is found 858 times in the Bible! 1 Samuel 13:14 “…the Lord hath sought Him a man after His own heart,and the Lord hath commanded himto be captain over His people…” Acts 13:22 “…He raised up unto themDavid to be their king;to whom also He gave testimony,and said,I have found David the son of Jesse,a man after Mine own heart,which shall fulfil all My will.”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary David’s journeys in Scripturesseen together with Songs God gave him. Scriptures which revealDavid’s heart about his songs. 2 Samuel 23:1-2 1 Chronicles 25:7 Psalm 32:7 Psalm 40:3 Psalm 42:8 Psalm 77:6 Psalm 119:54
The Psalms: King David’s Diary David’s journeys in Scripturesseen together with Songs God gave him. “The Fugitive” Stage 1 Diary Reference: 1 Sam 16–31 “Kingdom Success” Stage 2 Diary Reference: 2 Sam 1–10; 1 Chro 10–19 “Yielded Life” Stage 3 Diary Reference: 2 Sam 11–24; 1 Chro 20–21 “Final Preparation” Stage 4 Diary Reference: 1 Chro 23–29
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 59 1 Samuel 19:11 To the Chief Musician, Altaschith [“do not destroy”], Michtam [“golden psalm”] of David; when Saul sentand they watched the house to kill him. 1. “Because of his (enemy’s)strength …” (9) 2. “In the morning . . . I will sing out loud” (16) 3. “My strength and defense” (17)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 56 1 Samuel 21:10-11 To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim,Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. 1. “What time I’m afraid” (3) 2. “I’ll praise His Word” (4,10) 3. “My tears in Thy bottle” (8) 4. “When I cry … this I know” (9) 5. “Thy vows are upon me” (12) 6. “In the light of the living” (13)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 34 1 Sam 21:10 – 22:2 A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour [“Halal”] before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. 1. “Praise at ALL times” (1) 2. “Make my boast in the Lord” (2) 3. “Magnify Lord WITH ME” (3) 4. “This POOR MAN cried” (6) 5. “Let me teach you” (11) 6. “God is near to the broken heart” (18) 7. “Many are the afflictions” (19) 8. “No broken bones” (prophecy) (20)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 57 1 Sam 22:1-2 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. 1. “God is my Hiding Place” (1) 2. “I will cry – God performs all things” (2) 3. “Be exalted, O God” (5,11) 4. “My heart is fixed!” (7) See also Psalm 58 1. “God is Rewarder of Righteous (11)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 142 1 Sam 22:1-2 Maschil [“Skillful Instructing Psalm”] of David;A Prayer when he was in the cave. 1. “Complaint – All left me!” (1-4) 2. “My Portion & Refuge in Land of Living” (5) 3. “Righteous shall compass me about” (7) This literally happened! 400 men gathered to David! Amazingly, in David’s trialshe was always concerned about others! Psalm 34 and Psalm 51
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 142 1 Sam 22:1-2 Maschil [“Skillful Instructing Psalm”] of David;A Prayer when he was in the cave. See also Psalm 143 1. “My complaint”, “Teach me to do…” See also Psalm 144 1. “Teaches my hands to fight!” (1-2) 2. “No complaining in our streets!” (14)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 63 1 Sam 22:5; 23:3 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. 1. “Dry and thirsty land – Thirsty for God” (1) 2. “To see Thy power and glory” (2) 3. “My soul followeth hard after thee” (8) “clings to you” (NIV) “está mi alma apegada a Ti” (RV 1960)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • EVENTS... 1 Sam 22:9–23 1. Doeg was present when David when Ahimelech, the priest gave “shewbread” & Goliath’s sword See 1 Samuel 21:7 2. Saul has a “pity party” for himself,only Doeg, the Edomite, responds to Saul 3. Saul is enraged that Ahimelech helped David 4. Saul commands his men to kill the priests,but, in fear of God, they refuse to do it! 5. Doeg does it immediately – kills 85 priests! 6. Only Ahimelech’s son, Abiathar, escapes to David 7. David takes the blame and receives Abiathar
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • Psalm 52 1 Sam 22:9-23 To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, “David is come to the house of Ahimelech.” 1. “Thou lovest evil more than good” (3) 2. “O thou deceitful tongue” (4) 3. “Righteous shall see, fear, and laugh!” (6) 4. “I am a green olive tree in God’s house” (8)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • EVENTS... 1 Samuel 23 & 24 1. David fights the Philistines & saves Keilah 2. God tells David that the men of Keilah willdeliver him into the hands of Saul 3. David escapes to the Wilderness of Ziph 4. Jonathan strengthens David’s hand in God 5. The Ziphims tell Saul where David is hiding 6. Saul celebrates another “pity party” 7. David’s “heart smites him” after cutting Saul’s skirt while he was sleeping.
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • EVENTS... 1 Samuel 25 1. Abigail’s wisdom delivers David from taking matters into his own hand “And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou,which hast kept me this dayfrom coming to shed blood,and from avenging myself with mine own hand.”(1 Samuel 25:32-33)
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • EVENTS... 1 Samuel 26 1. The Ziphims tell Saul where David is hiding 2. Saul continues chasing David with 3,000 men! 3. A “deep sleep from the Lord” had fallen on Saul 4. David’s “mighty men” tell David to kill Saul 5. “The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 1 Sam 23:19; 26:1 • Psalm 54 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul,Doth not David hide himself with us? 1. “Hear my prayer, O God, give ear …” (2) 2. “… they have not set God before them” (3) 3. “…Lord is with them that uphold my soul” (4) 4. “I will *freely sacrifice unto Thee …” (6) *“freely” = Hebrew = “Nedabah” Translated as: “Freewill”, “Spontaneous”, “Plentiful”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • EVENTS... 1 Samuel 27 1. David “pretends” to join the Philistines 2. King Achish gives David the city of Ziklag 3. David & mighty men secretly raid other enemy nations in the land of Canaan (He destroys every living thing so none can tell Achish!) • EVENTS... 1 Samuel 28 1. Saul secretly consults a witch of Endor 1 Samuel 15:22-23; 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 “rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 1 “The Fugitive” 1 Sam 16–31 • EVENTS... 1 Samuel 29 – 31 The Princes of the Philistines gather together to fight against Israel, but they distrust David and won’t let him go with them. 2. David returns to his city of Ziklag 3. Ziklag has been burned with fire, and the men’swives, children and livestock have been taken 4. David encourages himself in the Lord leads his men into war and “Recovers All”! 5. Saul and Jonathan are killed in a battle with the Philistines • For TWO Reasons – 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 (1) Rejected Word (2) Did NOT enquire of God
The Psalms: King David’s Diary Stage 2 2 Samuel 1–101 Chronicles 10–19 “Kingdom Success” 2 Samuel 1-4 • EVENTS... 1. David laments Saul’s death (1 Chronicles 11:1-3) • David kills the “Amalekite” who said that he helped kill King Saul 2. David inquires of the Lord: “Should I go up?” • “enquire of the Lord” – What David does – 10x • Psalm 27:4 – “One thing have I desired . . .” 3. David is made king of Judah(South) Ishbosheth (Saul’s son) is king of Israel(North) 4. “Long War” – House of Saulvs.House of David 5. Ishbosheth assassinated / Mephibosheth crippled
The Psalms: King David’s Diary 2 Samuel 1–101 Chronicles 10–19 Stage 2 “Kingdom Success” After Ishbosheth has been assassinated,David is anointed king over all of Israel . . . • David’s TRIPLE Anointing 1st Anointing by Samuel the Prophet 1 Samuel 16:12-13 2nd Anointing in Hebron, only bythe Men of Judah 2 Samuel 2:4 3rd Anointing by all Israel 2 Samuel 5:1-3; 1 Chronicles 11:1-3; 12:38
The Psalms: King David’s Diary 2 Samuel 1–101 Chronicles 10–19 Stage 2 “Kingdom Success” • EVENTS... 2 Sam 5, 1 Chro 11-12 1. David conquers Jebus – It becomes Jerusalem! • “The Place I Shall Choose for My Name” Deuteronomy 12:11,14,18,21,26; 14:23-25; 15:20 16:2,6,7,11,15,16; 17:8; 18:6; 26:2; 31:11 • Also . . . Read Psalm 132 How David diligently sought for this “Place”! 2. List of the Might Men that came to serve David • Compare 1 Chronicles 11-12 to 2 Samuel 23
The Psalms: King David’s Diary 2 Samuel 1–101 Chronicles 10–19 Stage 2 “Kingdom Success” • EVENTS... 2 Sam 5-6, 1 Chro 13-16 1. David’s first attempt to bring the Ark of Covenantinto the city of Jerusalem . . . UN-SUCCESSFUL! • At Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah is slain by Godfor touching the ark with his hand • “How shall the Ark of the Lord come to me?” • The Ark stays 3 months at house of Obed-Edom 2. Hiram, King of Tyre, sends to build David a house 3. David perceives the Lord has confirmed him kingover Israel . . . because of His people, Israel. 4. David defeats the Philistines two times –each time David “enquires of the Lord” . . . 5. David builds his house in the “City of David”
The Psalms: King David’s Diary 2 Samuel 1–101 Chronicles 10–19 Stage 2 “Kingdom Success” • Jerusalem • David conquers “Jebus”from the Jebusites • Jerusalem issurrounded bymountains (Psalm 125) ` ` • City of David • Fortress onsouthwest sideof Jerusalem • Also known as:“Mount Zion”
View of “Ophel”(“fortified hill”),also known as “Mount Zion”,also known as the “City of David” • Also known as:“Mount Zion”