David showed that he was truly a good servant of god. His morals are high and he upholds Gods opinion over everything. Still even though his conduct was right and exceptional he can also make mistakes.
David is part of a bigger mission that God has in store for him which is that by his hand God will save his people of Israel out of the hand of the Philistines and out of the hand of all of their enemies. Immediately you would think the power rises up to David’s head and that he would abuse what he’s got. The truth is he remains an emotional, kind, just and honest man who wants the best for his people.
Proof that David is ambitious is all the battles he has with those that oppose him. He also doesn’t settle for what is good but he wants the best whenever he gets a chance to have it. Even though his ambitions did cloud his judgment when he orders Jobe to “Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smited and die”. Just so he can take possession of his widow.
Another thing I noticed about David is how he is an emotional man who grieves for others a lot. You see a clear example of his emotions when Abner dies: “And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?
3:34 Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him”. His feelings guide him to make good decisions for his people but they also deceit him in moments. I believe God liked David so much because he was so in touch with his feelings and could rule with a clean heart, for the most part.
“And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.”
The quote above shows how he does believe that justice and honesty. It also shows that he was also obedient to whatever was told to him by God. David believes that it is not up to him who is killed but God guides him in the direction of those who should be punished. His rule is just and it never bends the rule of overpowering God even though you see he sometimes is a power hungry man who wants only the best. Still he remains loyal and only carries out his will unless it is approved by God.
Kindness is another virtue David brings to the table. When he finds out about Jonathans lame son, instead of not offering anything he brings his son to him. He also asks moments before how he can show his kindness for the sake of Jonathan to the house of Saul. He says: “I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually”. Instead of treating him differently to other name because of his handicap, David treats him as an equal who is bound to dine with kings. Along with being kind, he also shows signs of being humble when he bonds with his people: “And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to everyone a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed everyone to his house”. He gives back and doesn’t abuse the power he has with his people.
Devotion is what gave David everything he has. He admits that God is the only reason he is where he is because he was devote. To show his devotion he goes to God many times to seek counsel or just to praise him: “And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
6:14 And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
6:15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet”. Even when others don’t approve of what he does he esteems God the greatest and follows his words and orders in whatever way he can.
I believe that David was a good man whose morals should be esteemed but he did fail. When he did one small mistake everything was taken from him. In a sense I think it was unfair to take everything away but what he did went against his morals. Most part of the reading I only got a spoonful about what a good king he was but then when the mistake is made, a kind of new side to David is revealed. Even after God told him what was coming he continued to be the same man and praise the Lord but still what was done was done.
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