David and Saul: An Old Testament Story
11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
Students will be able to explain this history and story of David's rise to become king of Israel, his struggles as king, and his place in Christian history.
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God promised that a future descendant would defeat the deceiver by striking his head while also giving up his life so that all the world can experience the blessing of Eden again.
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When Israel became a nation, their priesthood had become corrupt, so the people asked for a king, and eventually God raised up David.
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David established Jerusalem as a capital city, brought the tabernacle into the city, dressed like a high priest, offered a sacrifice, and blessed the people, acting like a new kind of priest, which God approved.
