1 Samuel - Odessa, Missouri Community of Christ

2007 Edition Dr. Constable's Notes on 1 Samuel 63Birth of Solomon 991 50 2 Sam. 12:24-25Rape of Tamar 987 54 2 Sam. 13:1-22Death of Amnon 985 56 2 Sam. 13:23-36Exile of Absalom 985-982 56-59 2 Sam. 13:37-39Absalom's Return to Jerusalem 982-980 59-61 2 Sam. 14:21-24Construction of Palace 980-978 61-63 1 Chron. 15:1Construction of Tabernacle 977 64 1 Chron. 15:1Move of Ark to Jerusalem 977 64 2 Sam. 6:12-19Absalom's Rebellion and David's Exile 976 65 2 Sam. 15—18Rebellion of Sheba 976 65 2 Sam. 20:1-22The Census 975 66 2 Sam. 24:1-17Purchase of Temple Site 973 68 2 Sam. 24:18-25The Davidic Covenant 973 68 2 Sam. 7Co-regency with Solomon 973-971 68-70 1 Chron. 23:1Rebellion of Adonijah 972 69 1 Kings 1:5-37Coronation of Solomon 971 70 1 Chron. 29:22-23Death 971 70 1 Kings 2:10-11A. DAVID'S RISE AS THE NEW ANOINTED 16:1—19:17According to Swindoll, more was written in the Bible about David than about any othercharacter—66 chapters plus 59 references to his life in the New Testament. 188 This largeamount of material reflects his great importance for Bible readers.1. God's selection of David for kingship ch. 16"One of the many indications that the two halves (vv. 1-13, 14-23) ofchapter 16 are closely related is that each section is framed by an inclusio:'Horn with/of oil' is found in vv. 1 and 13, and the phrase 'Spirit . . .departed from' constitutes the first words of v. 14 and the last words of v.23 . . ." 189David's anointing 16:1-13This time God's choice was not a king for the people according to their desires, but a kingfor Himself (v. 1) who would put Yahweh first (13:14; cf. Gal. 4:4-5). Saul would haveperceived Samuel's act of anointing another man king as treason (v. 2). He showed moreconcern for his own interests than for the will of God. Evidently Samuel had gained areputation as an executioner since he had killed Agag (v. 4; cf. 15:33).188 Charles R. Swindoll, David: A Man of Passion and Destiny, p. 4.189 Youngblood, p. 682.