1 Samuel 17, Psalm 19, 1 Samuel 20, Psalm 27, 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 17
As I read these stories about David, it is clear to see that David has 2 sides to him. He is one of the greatest warriors of all time. He killed Goliath. He "allegedly" killed tens of thousands. He lead his mighty men into many battles and was victorious.
And he has a very sensitive side. He writes some of the most famous poems of all time. He writes songs. He wants to build God a permanent temple where they can praise God.
David is a man's man... and he is also a very passionate man. David is one of the most feared men in the history of war... and he is in touch with his emotions.
I was trying to think of a movie character that can accurately portray who David was and the best example I can think of is William Wallace (Braveheart). Braveheart starts the movie by falling in love with his wife. They get married and the next scene she is murdered.
The rest of the movie really seems to be a story of his passion for his wife turning into revenge as he leads the Scots into war against the English. Throughout the movie, we are reminded what he fighting for as he dreams of his wife and carries her "favor."
And then as the movie concludes and William Wallace eventually dies (sorry to ruin the ending of a 15 year old movie), in his hand he is holding that same favor. And as he dies, the camera watches the favor fall to the ground and William is now spending eternity with his love. And everything he did was because he knew she was watching.
David seems like Braveheart. He is a great warrior and he is very passionate. David isn't out to avenge the death of his wife, but he is fighting for God. And then as he worships God, he puts what he is feeling into some of the most beautiful poetry ever.
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