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What were the achievements of King David in Israel?

      

Describe the achievements of King David in Israel.

  

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Maurice
(i) He established the longest serving dynasty known as Davidic Dynasty which lasted for 400 years.

(ii) He wanted to build a temple for God.

(iii) He repented after sinning.

(iv) He defeated the armies of neighbouring nations.

(v) He established the geographical boundaries of Israel after various military victories.

(vi) He established Israel as the most powerful state in the Middle East.

(vii) He killed the Philistine warrior, Goliath through faith in God.

(viii) He seized Jerusalem from the Jebusites and made it his capital city.

(ix) He recovered the Ark of the covenant from the Philistines and brought it to Jerusalem.

(x) David chose wise elders and counsellors to help him rule.

(xi) He composed many hymns and wrote the book of Psalms.

(xii) He united the people of Israel by making Jerusalem a religious centre.

(xiii) He listened to the prophets of God (such as Nathan and Gad).

(xiv) He advised his son, Solomon, to obey God's commands in order to succeed as a king.


maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 24, 2017 at 07:50


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