God chose David because he was a man with a godly heart who would do God's will (Acts 13:22). He was not a perfect man, but before he died he had "served the purpose of God in his own generation" (Acts 13:36, ESV).Features of the biography
- Collects accounts from Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles
- Arranges events in chronological order
- Notes significant differences between parallel accounts
- Dates major events in David's life
- Uses the English Standard Version as a text
Features of the commentary
- Affirms the inspiration of the Biblical accounts
- Uses non-technical language to explain difficulties
- Describes the cultural background where it is significant
- Uses events in David's life to instruct modern readers
- Notes how David's life pointed to the coming of Christ
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Index of Biblical passages
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