The Kingdom
- When
- c. 1010–970 BC
- Written by
- Unknown; tradition names Nathan and Gad
- Chapters
- 24
The big idea
David reigns over all Israel and God promises him an everlasting house, but David’s sin with Bathsheba brings sorrow on his family and kingdom.
Themes
- The covenant with David
- Repentance
- Sin and its consequences
- The true king
Memory verse
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
Key passages
- 5Jerusalem the capital
- 6The ark comes to Jerusalem
- 7God’s promise to David
- 11–12Bathsheba and Nathan
- 22David’s song
Links to other Scripture
- Luke 1:32–33The throne of David his father
- Psalm 51David’s repentance
- Psalm 89:3–4I have sworn unto David
- Romans 1:3Of the seed of David
Read the text
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Notes from
Chapters
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Journal prompts
Keep a journal or notebook for your study. Write your answers there, in your own words.
- Where do you see Christ in this book?
- David had a promise from God and still failed badly. How do you hold promise and failure together?
- Nathan told David the truth with a story. Who tells you the truth, and how do you receive it?
- Read Psalm 51 slowly. What parts are you ready to pray as your own?
- In one sentence, this book is about…