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ANOINTED KING

PART II

KING OF KINGS & LORD OF LORDS

By

Richard W. Linthicum

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ANOINTED KING

PART II – KING OF KINGS & LORD OF LORDS

Contents Pages

Introduction 4

A. The Lord Inaugurates His Nation 5

1. Background ………………………………………………………. 5

2. The Lord’s Spiritual Instructions …….…………………………… 5

3. Offices in the Lord’s Nation (Theocratic Constitution) ………….. 15

B. Israel in Promise Land 23

1. Establishment of Lord’s Holy Nation (Israel) ……………………. 23

2. Period of the Judges ……………………………………………… 34

3. Israel Wants a King ………………………………………………. 39

C. Saul First King of Israel 43 1. Saul Anointed as King ………………………………………….… 43

2. Saul Confirmed & Established as King of Israel…………………... 45

3. King Saul’s Reign ………………………………………………… 46

D. David Lord’s Anointed King 71 1. A Divided Kingdom ………………………………………………. 72

2. David’s Reign as King of Israel & Judah …………..…………….. 74

3. David’s Written Legacy …………………………….…………….. 94

4. Messiah Jesus Superior to David …………………………………. 98

E. Solomon Lord’s Anointed King 99 1. Succession to Throne of David …………………………………… 99

2. Transition of Lord’s Kingdom ……………………………………. 102

3. King Solomon’s Reign ……………………………………………. 108

4. Solomon’s Written Legacy ……………………………………….. 126

5. Messiah Jesus Superior to Solomon ……………………………… 127

F. Messiah Jesus’ Royal Lineage 129 1. Background ………………………………………………………. 129

2. Divided Kingdom (Israel & Judah) ……………………………… 129

3. Kings of Judah …………………………………………………… 129

4. Exilic Period ……………………………………………………… 136

5. The Promise Land ………………………………………………... 136

G. Messiah Jesus – King of Kings 137 1. Messiah Enthroned in Heaven …………………………………… 137

2. Messiah Head of the Church …………………………………….. 137

3. Messiah Lord of All Creation ……………………………………. 137

4. Messiah Glorified (Christ Today) ………………………………… 138

5. King of Kings & Lord of Lords …………………………………... 138


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All Scriptural Quotations are taken from the New American Bible (1970 Version), with Revised

Translations of New Testament (1986) and Psalms (1991).

Jesus’ Words are Shown in Red.

(Parenthetic Italics) Imbedded within Bible Quotes are Author’s Comments.

Bold and Underlined Text are Author’s Emphasis.

Blue Highlights Jesus Christ’s Fulfillment of the Office of Messiah - King.

Violet Highlights Old Testament Types/Foreshadows Fulfilled by John the Baptist.

Small Italics are Author’s Footnotes.

Preface

This is an overview of the Lord’s Holy Nation / Kingdom, showing Jesus Christ’s fulfillment of

the Office of Anointed King.

This is a Survey (Overview) of Jesus Christ as Messiah–King as revealed in Scriptures, using

summaries, examples and selected Bible texts. Many Biblical quotations are used repeatedly

throughout this study, since they reveal different perspectives, and/or confirm, complement or

expand Jesus Christ’s fulfillment of each subject matter as it is presented within this study.

Many of the Biblical references and quotations in this study are taken from the Gospel of

Matthew, since its primary revelation is the Kingship of Messiah (See “Messiah Our King”

Study).

The term “Church”, used throughout this study, does not refer to any denomination, religious

order or sect; but to those individual people throughout the age, who:

1) Recognize themselves as sinners in need of forgiveness (Rom. 3:23),

2) Recognize Jesus Christ as God’s only begotten Son (John 3:16-18),

3) Believe that Jesus Christ gave His life to save sinners (Rom. 10:9-10; 1 Pet. 2:21-24),

4) Repent and ask the Lord to forgive their sins (1 John 1:8-9),

5) Personally accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior inviting Him into their lives

(Acts 16:30-31),

6) Receive the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:1-2; 1 Cor. 3:16), and

7) Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (Matt. 10:32).


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ANOINTED KING PART II – KING OF KINGS & LORD OF LORDS

Introduction

The Scriptural history of the Lord’s Holy Nation/Kingdom is a gradual unfolding of Types and

Shadows (Imperfect Representations) by which the Lord God reveals His Messiah-King (Lord’s

Holy Anointed King of Kings and Lord of Lords); the Supreme Ruler over Heaven, Earth and

All Creation.

1. Lord’s Theocratic Government – Time of the Judges

a. Establishes the Nation of Israel in Promise Land

b. Establishes the Structure (i.e. Constitution) of Lord’s Nation/Kingdom

1) The Lord is King Over His Nation

2) The Laws, Rules of Conduct & Offices in Lord’s Nation

c. Sets the Expectation of a Coming Messiah (Lord’s Anointed Prophet, Priest & King)

2. Prophet Samuel Represents the Prophets of the Old Covenant

a. Ending with John the Baptist

b. John Proclaims & Anoints Messiah-King Who Ushers in a New Covenant

3. King Saul Represents the Old Covenant Kingdom

a. Represents Struggles of Old Covenant to Transition into Messiah’s New Covenant

4. King David Represents Messiah’s First Coming

a. Establishing a New Ruling Dynasty (New Order)

b. Destroying Enemies of His Kingdom (Forces of Evil)

c. Uniting & Securing His Kingdom

5. King Solomon Represents Messiah at His Second Coming (Messiah-King)

a. Establishing, Securing & Expanding Lord’s Glorious Kingdom

b. Ruling Over His (Messianic) Kingdom in Peace

6. Split Kingdoms Represent the Struggles between Natural & Spiritual Realms

a. Divisions Between Jews Remaining Under the Old Covenant & Christians (Jews &

Gentiles) in the New Covenant During the Apostolic & Church Ages.

b. Divisions Between Denominational Christianity Throughout the Church Age.

c. Divisions Between Humanistic/Secular Christianity & True Believers/Followers of

Christ Throughout the Church Age.

d. Divisions Between the Faithful & Rebellious Nations/Peoples During Messianic Age.

7. The Kings of Judah are the ever-narrowing human lineage of Messiah that the Lord sustains

throughout the generations cumulating in One Man, so that only He (Yeshua ben Yosef) can

claim to be the rightful and legitimate Heir to the Throne of Israel.

Scriptural history is the Lord’s history as He influenced it and chose to reveal it in the Word of

God. It shows the relationship between men and the Lord, exposing each man’s (King’s)

failures, sins and disobedience to the Laws of God, so that none of them are worthy to rule God’s

Kingdom. Where these men (Kings) failed, Messiah-Son of Man (Yeshua ben Yosef) succeeded

by living a perfect sinless life totally obedient to the Laws of God, earning Him the exclusive and

legitimate right to rule God’s creation as Messiah-King.


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A. The Lord Inaugurates His Nation Messiah (Christ) Jesus Inaugurates His Universal Kingdom “Reign of God”

1. Background

a. Lord Delivered His Chosen People (Israel) from Bondage in Egypt Ex. 3 - 18

Jesus Christ Delivers His People from Bondage of Sin. “Amen, amen, I say to you,

everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin..…. if a son frees you, then you will

truly be free.” John 8:34-36

1) To Become His Holy Nation

a) Fulfilled in Jesus Christ. “But you (Christians) are ‘a chosen race, a

royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own,…’” 1 Pet. 2:9

b. Lord Gave Moses Laws for His Holy Nation Ex. 19 – 40; Book of Leviticus

Jesus Christ Fulfilled the Laws of Moses. “Do not think that I have come to abolish

the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.” Matt. 5:17

1) Moral Laws. Their Conduct Before God Almighty

a) “‘You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your

soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and the first

commandment” Matt. 22:37-38

2) Civil Laws. Their Conduct in Society & Governance of His Nation

a) “The second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ The

whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”

Matt. 22:39-40

3) Religious Laws. Their Relationship with Lord & Regulations for Worship

a) Jesus Christ Fulfilled All Prerequisites & Requirements of the Law

(1) Becoming the Lord’s Holy, Perfect & Eternal Sacrifice for the

Atonement of Sin Heb. 10:1-18

(2) Becoming the Lord’s Holy & Eternal High Priest Heb. 7

(3) Being Enthroned in Heavenly Sanctuary Heb. 8:1-2

4) Jesus Commands His Disciples: “This is my commandment: love one another

as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for

one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.”

John 15:12-14

c. Israel Wandered in Wilderness 40 Years Book of Numbers

1) Result of Israel’s Lack of Faith in Lord Num. 13 - 14

a) Afraid to Invade Promise Land as Lord Commanded

b) Fearing Men More than Trusting in Lord

2) Remained in Wilderness Until that Faithless Generation Died Out

a) Except Joshua & Caleb Who Trusted Lord & Advised Israel to Attack

3) Lord Provided for Israel in Wilderness

d. Lord Gave Moses Instructions for His Nation Before Israel Entered Promise Land

1) Reiterating the Laws He Previously Gave Moses Book of Deuteronomy

2) Ordering Israel to Conquer & Purge Land of Idolatry

3) Establishing a Theocratic Government with Lord (Yahweh) as King

a) Divine Monarchy with Christ Jesus – Son of God – on Throne Heb. 1:1-4

4) Appointing Joshua as Moses’ Successor in Command of Israel

2. The Lord’s Spiritual Instructions

Jesus Christ Instructs the People on the Kingdom of God

a. Moses Addresses Israel Before they Enter the Promise Land Deut. 5 – 6


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Jesus Addresses Israelites Living in Promise Land Occupied by Pagan Forces.

Jesus Institutes Laws & Principles of His Kingdom

1) Moses Restates the Lord’s Covenant Deut. 5:1-5

a) “Hear, O Israel, the statutes and decrees which I proclaim in your hearing

this day, that you may learn them and take care to observe them.

b) “The LORD, our God, made a covenant with us at Horeb; not with our

fathers did he make this covenant, but with us (All of Israel),……”

2) Jesus Introduces His Kingdom in Sermon on Mount Matt. 5 - 7

a) Jesus Invites People to Join His Kingdom in the Beatitudes Matt. 5:3-12

(1) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Poor in Spirit are Totally Dependant Upon the Lord.

They are Blessed, Because Those Who Accept Jesus – King of

Kings – Will Obtain the Kingdom of Heaven.

(2) “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Those Who Mourn - Cry Out to the Lord with Sorrow.

They are Blessed, Because Those Who Accept Jesus – Our

Suffering Savior – Will be Comforted.

(3) “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.”

The Meek Submit Themselves to the Lord.

They are Blessed, Because through Jesus – God’s Obedient

Servant – They Will Possess the Lord’s Inheritance.

(4) “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they

will be satisfied.”

Those Who Yearn to be Righteous.

They are Blessed, Because through Jesus – The Righteousness

One – They Will be Righteous Before God.

(5) “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Those Who Show Mercy to Others.


Merciful Savior – Will Receive Mercy.

(6) “Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.”

A Clean Heart is a Repentant Person Seeking Forgiveness.


Sinless Savior – Will be Reconciled to God.

(7) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of

God.”

Peacemakers Share God’s “Shalom” (Peace) with Others.

They are Blessed, Because Those Who Accept Jesus – Prince of

Peace – Will Become Children of God.

(8) “Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult

you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you

(falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be

great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before

you.”

The Result of Following Jesus Will be Persecution in this World

& Great Rewards in Heaven.


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b) The “Blessed” Who Join His Kingdom Matt. 5:13-16

(1) “You are the salt of the earth. …..…”

Salt is Used to Promote Healing, Preserve & Flavor Food

Jesus Exhorts Us to Remain “Salty”

(2) “You are the light of the world… your light must shine before others,

that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father”

Light Exposes Sin, Overcomes Darkness, Brings Warmth &

Enhances Visibility

Jesus Exhorts Us to Glorify God in Our Lives

c) Jesus Fulfills the Laws & Prophets (Old Covenant) Matt. 5:17-20

(1) “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I

have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until

heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part

of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place…..”

3) Moses Recites the 10 Commandments Deut. 5:6-21

a) Relationship with the Lord their God Deut. 5:6-15

(1) “I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you out of the land of

Egypt, that place of slavery. You shall not have other gods besides

me…….”

(2) Jesus Christ is Lord God’s Personal Revelation to Man

“The Father and I are one.” John 10:30

“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father….” John 14:9b

b) Relationship with One Another Deut. 5:16-21

(1) Christ’s Application of Law Matt. 5:21-48

Selected Examples:

Anger & Forgiving Heart. “You have heard that it was said to

your ancestors, ‘You shall not kill; (Quotes Deut. 5:17) and

whoever kills will be liable to judgment.’ (Refers to Gen. 9:6 &

Lev. 24:17) But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother

will be liable to judgment……” (Matt. 5:21-26)

Adultery & Pure Heart. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You

shall not commit adultery.’ (Quotes Deut. 5:18) But I say to you,

everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed

adultery with her in his heart…….” (Matt. 5:27-30)

c) Summary of the Law. “So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is

perfect.” (Matt. 5:48)

4) Jesus Personalizes the Law Matt. 6

a) Perform Good Works to Please God, Not Man

b) Quietly Give Alms to Please God

c) True Prayer

(1) Pray Privately & Personally to God

(2) Pray in Faith Expecting God to Hear & Answer

(3) Acknowledge & Pray to God as “Our Father”. “This is how you are

to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom

come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our

daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and

do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one.”

(Matt. 6:9-13)


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Honor & Glorify God

Pray for Kingdom of Heaven to be on Earth

Pray for Father God’s Will to be Manifest on Earth

Ask Our Father to Sustain Us

Seek Our Father’s Mercy & Forgiveness

Ask Our Father to Protect Us from Evil

d) Forgive Your Fellow Man

e) Fast to Please God, Not to Impress Man

f) True Lasting Wealth

(1) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and

decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in

heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in

and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”

(Matt. 6:19-21)

(2) “But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, and all

these things will be given you besides.” (Matt. 6:33)

5) Moses Reminds Israel that They Feared the Lord When He Spoke to Them at

Mt. Horeb & Requested Moses to be Their Mediator Deut. 5:22-31

a) Qualifying His Authority to Speak for Lord God

b) Premise for an Intercessory Priesthood

c) Jesus Declares: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to

the Father except through me.” John 14:6

(1) Qualifying His Divine Authority

(2) Fulfilling the Intercessory Premise Established at Mt. Horeb

6) Moses Calls for Israel’s Continual Obedience Deut. 5:32-33

a) “Be careful, therefore, to do as the LORD, your God, has commanded

you, …… following exactly the way prescribed for you by the LORD,

your God, that you may live and prosper, and may have long life in the

land which you are to occupy.”

b) Christ Calls Us to a Life of Faith Matt. 7:1-23

Selected Examples:

(1) Trust in the Lord as Your Source. “Ask and it will be given to you;

seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For

everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the

one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matt. 7:7-8)

(2) Our Relationship with Others. “Do to others whatever you would

have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.” (Matt. 7:12)

c) Christ’s Call to Obedience Matt. 7:24-27

(1) “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will

be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the

floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did

not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.”

(2) “And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on

them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the

floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it

collapsed and was completely ruined.”

7) Purpose of the Law Deut. 6:1-3

a) “These then are the commandments, the statutes and decrees which the


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LORD, your God, has ordered that you be taught to observe in the land

into which you are crossing for conquest, so that you and your son and

your grandson may fear the LORD, your God, and keep, throughout the

days of your lives, all his statutes and commandments which I enjoin on

you, and thus have long life.

b) “Hear then, Israel, and be careful to observe them, that you may grow and

prosper the more, in keeping with the promise of the LORD, the God of

your fathers, to give you a land flowing with milk and honey.”

c) Jesus’ Promise. “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up

house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my

sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not receive a hundred times

more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers

and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to

come.” Mark 10:29-30

8) Essence of the Law Deut. 6:4-5

a) “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you

shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul,

and with all your strength.”

b) Essence of Christ’s New Covenant

(1) God’s Love for Us. “For God so loved the world that he gave his

only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but

might have eternal life.” John 3:16

(2) Our Love for God. “‘You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your

heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’(Quotes Deut. 6:5)

This is the greatest and the first commandment” Matt. 22:37-38

(3) Our Love for Each Other. “I give you a new commandment: love one

another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”

John 13:34

9) Moses’ Exhortation to Remain Faithful Deut. 6:6-15

a) Make the Law a Way of Life. “Take to heart these words which I enjoin

on you today. Drill them into your children. Speak of them at home and

abroad,….. Bind them at your wrist as a sign and let them be as a pendant

on your forehead. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your

gates.” (Deut. 6:6-9)

b) Honor the Lord & His Law. “The LORD, your God, shall you fear; him

shall you serve, and by his name shall you swear (When Taking Oaths –

Acknowledging His Supremacy). (Deut. 6:13)

10) Preeminence of Jesus Christ in Our Lives

a) “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross,

and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but

whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be

for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give

in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in

his Father’s glory, and then he will repay everyone according to his

conduct.” Matt. 16:24-27

11) Jesus Christ’s Parables on His Kingdom

a) The Seed / Sower Matt. 13:4-8; Mark 4:1-8; Luke 8:4-8

b) The Weeds Matt. 13:24-30


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c) The Mustard Seed Matt. 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32

(1) “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is

like a mustard seed that a person took and planted in the garden.

When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and ‘the birds of the

sky dwelt in its branches.’” Luke 13:18-19

d) The Leaven Luke 13:20-21; Matt. 13:33

e) The Treasure and the Pearl Matt. 13:44-46

f) The Net Matt. 13:47-50

(1) “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea,

which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore

and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw

away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and

separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery

furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.”

g) The Seed Grows of Itself Mark 4:26-29

12) Jesus Christ is Superior to Moses the Lawgiver Heb. 3:1-6

a) “…... reflect on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, who

was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was ‘faithful in

(all) his house.’ But he (Jesus) is worthy of more ‘glory’ than Moses, as

the founder of a house has more ‘honor’ than the house itself…..”

(1) Jesus Christ – Son of God – is the Founder of God’s Household

Moses was a Faithful Servant in God’s Household

b) Jesus’ Words Confirm, Enliven, Personalize & Fulfill Laws of Moses

Comment. The Lord called His Chosen People (Israel) out of bondage to be His Holy Nation, bringing

Salvation to the World. He promises to bless and protect every generation as long as they trust Him and

remain close to Him by obeying His Laws. He knows that if they reject Him by following other gods

(Man-made or Satanic) they will follow the path of destruction leading them back into bondage (Both

Spiritual & Physical).

God the Son was Anointed as Messiah and sent to Israel to restore them back to God, and provide

Salvation to the World. Jesus proclaimed the Word of God to all people who would listen to Him. Those

who accepted Him entered into the Kingdom of God, those who ignored or rejected Him remain outside.

b. Lord Orders Israel to Purge Promise Land of Idolatry Deut. 7

1) Keep Separate from the Pagans

a) “When the LORD, your God, brings you into the land which you are to

enter and occupy, and dislodges great nations before you ……and when

the LORD, your God, delivers them up to you and you defeat them, you

shall doom them. Make no covenant with them and show them no mercy.

You shall not intermarry with them …… For they would turn your sons

from following me to serving other gods, and then the wrath of the LORD

would flare up against you and quickly destroy you.” (Deut. 7:1-4)

2) Purge the Land of Idolatry

a) “…… Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, chop down their

sacred poles, and destroy their idols by fire. For you are a people sacred to

the LORD, your God; he has chosen you from all the nations on the face

of the earth to be a people peculiarly his own.” (Deut. 7:5-6)

b) “You shall consume all the nations which the LORD, your God, will

deliver up to you. You are not to look on them with pity, lest you be


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ensnared into serving their gods.” (Deut. 7:16)

3) Where God Ordered Israel to Conquer & Purge the Promise Land of Idolatry;

Jesus Spreads His Gospel of Peace to Change the Hearts of People & Gather

Them into His Kingdom.

a) Jesus Calls Israel to Repentance & Builds the Foundation for His Church

(1) Jesus was Sent to God’s Chosen People. “I was sent only to the lost

sheep of the house of Israel.” Matt. 15:24

(a) He is Israel’s Messiah (Lord’s Holy Anointed One)

(2) Jesus Begins His Public Ministry. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven

is at hand.” Matt. 4:17

(3) Jesus Gathers Israelites into His Kingdom

(a) Calls His 12 Disciples Matt. 10:1-4; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16

Sends 12 Disciples Out to Spread His Gospel

Matt. 10:5 – 11:1; Luke 9:1-6

- “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan

town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of

heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse

lepers, drive out demons….” (Matt. 10:5-8)

(b) Jesus Gathers Other Jewish Believers

Sends 72 Believers Out to Prepare People for His Arrival

Luke 10:1-20

- “Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, ……

cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God

is at hand for you.’” (Luke 10:8-9)

- “Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever rejects

you rejects me. And whoever rejects me rejects the one

who sent me.” (Luke 10:16)

b) Jesus Fulfills God’s Order by Purging Evil

(1) Healing the Sick, Raising the Dead. Forgiving Sins, etc.

(2) Claims Victory Over Evil at Conclusion of His Ministry

John 12:20-36

(a) “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen,

amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and

dies (Predicting His Death), it remains just a grain of wheat; but

if it dies, it produces much fruit.” (John 12:23-24)

(b) “Now is the time of judgment on this world; now the ruler of this

world (Satan) will be driven out. And when I am lifted up from

the earth (On the Cross), I will draw everyone to myself.”

(John 12:31-32)

(3) Achieves Victory by His Sacrifice, Death & Resurrection

Phil. 2:5-11; Eph. 4:7-10; Col. 2:9-15

c) Jesus Commissions His Church to Spread His Gospel to the World

(1) “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go,

therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching

them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am

with you always, until the end of the age.” Matt. 28:18-20

(2) “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.


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Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not

believe will be condemned.……” Mark 16:15-18

(3) “But you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you,

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

c. Idolatry Forbidden by the Lord God Almighty

Idolatry is Worshipping Anyone or Anything Other than the Lord God Almighty!

Spiritually, Idolatry is Putting Your Faith / Belief / Trust / Reliance in Anyone or

Anything Above / Before the Lord God Almighty & His Holy Word!

1) Idolatry is an Abomination to the Lord. “The images of their gods you shall

destroy by fire. Do not covet the silver or gold on them, nor take it for

yourselves, lest you be ensnared by it; for it is an abomination to the LORD,

your God……” Deut. 7:25-26

a) Idolatry is a Violation of Lord God’s First Commandment

(1) “You shall not have other gods besides me.” Ex. 20:3

2) Sentence for Idolatry is Death. “……Thus shall you purge the evil from your

midst.” Deut. 17:2-7

a) Results of Idolatry Rom. 1:18-32

(1) “They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and revered and

worshiped the creature rather than the creator, …… Therefore, God

handed them over to degrading passions…...” (Rom. 1:25-26)

(2) “And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God handed them

over to their undiscerning mind to do what is improper. They are

filled with every form of wickedness, evil, ……..” (Rom. 1:28-29)

3) Jesus of Nazareth is the Lord God Almighty Manifest in Human Flesh

a) Jesus is the Word of God John 1:1-18

(See Section VI in the “Word of God” Study.)

(1) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God……”

(2) “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and

we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace

and truth…….”

(3) “From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace,

because while the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came

through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. The only Son, God,

who is at the Father’s side, has revealed him.”

b) Jesus is the Son of the Living God (See “Messiah – Son of God” Study.)

(1) Angelic Announcement to Virgin Mary Luke 1:26-38

(a) “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and

you shall name him Jesus (Yeshua). He will be great and will be

called Son of the Most High, ……” (Luke 1:31-33)

“Yeshua” Means “Yahweh is Salvation”

(b) “The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most

High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be

called holy, the Son of God.” (Luke 1:35)

(2) Father God’s Audible Proclamations

(a) At Jesus’ Baptism Matt. 3:13-17

“And a voice came from the heavens, saying, ‘This is my

beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” (Matt. 3:17)


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(b) When Jesus was Transfigured Matt. 17:1-8

“……behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then

from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is my beloved

Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.’”

(Matt. 15:5)

(3) Jesus Refers to Himself as the Son of God

John 5:19-30; John 10:22-39

(a) Son & Savior. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only

Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but

might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the

world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved

through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned,

but whoever does not believe has already been condemned,

because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.”

John 3:16-18

(4) Confessions of Jesus’ Disciples

(a) Peter’s Confession of Faith Matt. 16:13-20

Jesus Asks His Disciples: “But who do you say that I am?”

Simon Peter Confesses: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the

living God.”

Jesus Accepts Peter’s Confession of Faith: “Blessed are you,

Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this

to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are

Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the

gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it…….”

(Matt. 16:15-19)

(b) Thomas’ Confession of Faith

Thomas Absent When Jesus Appeared to His Disciples After

Rising from the Dead John 20:19-23

Thomas Doubts Their Testimonies John 20:24-25

- “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put

my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his

side, I will not believe.”

Later Jesus Appears Again to His Disciples John 20:26-29

- Jesus Says to Thomas: “Put your finger here and see my

hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and

do not be unbelieving, but believe.”

- Thomas Confesses: “My Lord and my God!”

- Jesus Accepts Thomas’ Confession of Faith: “Have you

come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are

those who have not seen and have believed.”

(5) The Early Church Proclaims Jesus is the Son of God

Phil. 2:5-11; Col. 1:15-20; Heb. 1:1-4; Heb. 5:8-10; 1 John 1:1-4

(a) “For in him (Jesus Christ) dwells the whole fullness of the deity

bodily ….. who is the head of every principality and power.”

Col. 2:9-10

(b) “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed

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confession.” Heb. 4:14

(6) The Church’s Lasting Proclamation of Faith - The Apostles Creed

(a) “I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and

earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was

conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary..…..”

c) Jesus is One with Father God

(1) “The Father and I are one.” John 10:30

(2) “Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?

The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father

who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the

Father and the Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works

themselves.” John 14:10-11

d) Jesus is the Only Savior of Mankind

(1) Jesus Declares. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one

comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

(2) Peter Testifies Before Jewish High Council Acts 4:5-12

(a) Authorities Question Peter: “By what power or by what name

have you done this?” (i.e. Healed a Cripple Man at Temple Gate)

(b) Peter Replies:

“…… it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean whom

you crucified, whom God raised from the dead; in his name

this man stands before you healed…….”

“There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any

other name under heaven given to the human race by which

we are to be saved.”

(3) John Instructs the Church on Truth & Discernment

(a) “…… Who is the liar? Whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ.

Whoever denies the Father and the Son, this is the antichrist. No

one who denies the Son has the Father, but whoever confesses the

Son has the Father as well.” 1 John 2:21-23

(b) “Beloved, do not trust every spirit but test the spirits to see

whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have

gone out into the world. This is how you can know the Spirit of

God: every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ come in the

flesh belongs to God, and every spirit that does not acknowledge

Jesus does not belong to God. This is the spirit of the antichrist

……” 1 John 4:1-3

(4) Jesus is the Center of Our Faith. “…… let us rid ourselves of every

burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that

lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and

perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he

endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the

right of the throne of God.” Heb. 12:1-2

(5) Eternal Life is in Jesus. “….. Now the testimony of God is this, that

he has testified on behalf of his Son. Whoever believes in the Son of

God has this testimony within himself. Whoever does not believe God

has made him a liar by not believing the testimony God has given

about his Son. And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and

this life is in his Son. Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever


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does not possess the Son of God does not have life.” 1 John 5:9-12

(6) Jesus is Worthy of Our Worship. “……God greatly exalted him and

bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at the name

of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and

under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to

the glory of God the Father.” Phil. 2:5-11

d. Israel’s Choice Before Entering Promise Land Deut. 28 – 30

Where Moses Offered a Blessed Life for Following the Law; Jesus, Who Fulfilled

the Law, Offers Eternal Life for Everyone Who Accepts & Follows Him.

1) Moses Addresses Israel After Presenting Lord’s Laws & Instructions

a) Cites Blessings for Obeying the Lord & His Law

b) Cites Curses for Disobedience

c) Gives Israel a Choice: “I call heaven and earth today to witness against

you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse.

Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the

LORD, your God, heeding his voice, and holding fast to him. For that will

mean life for you, a long life for you to live on the land which the LORD

swore he would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”

(Deut. 30:19-20)

2) Jesus Christ Offers All Humanity a Choice – Life or Death

a) “Whoever believes in him (Jesus - Son of God) will not be condemned,

but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has

not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” John 3:18

b) “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you

rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and

humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is

easy, and my burden light.” Matt. 11:28-30

c) “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the

one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to condemnation, but

has passed from death to life.” John 5:24

d) “Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me,

as scripture says: ‘Rivers of living water will flow from within him.’”

(1) “He said this in reference to the Spirit that those who came to believe

in him were to receive……” John 7:37-39

e) “…… I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”

John 10:10

f) “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he

dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.

Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26

g) Jesus’ Offer Continues Today. “Go into the whole world and proclaim the

gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;

whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:15-16

h) Choose Life in Christ Jesus!

3. Offices in the Lord’s Nation (Theocratic Constitution)

The Lord Establishes & Describes the Governmental, Religious & Spiritual Offices in

His Nation.

a. Office of Judge (Appointed to Administer Lord’s Justice in Israel)

1) Judges Appointed from Among Tribes to Administer Justice Deut. 16:18-20


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a) “You shall appoint judges and officials throughout your tribes to

administer true justice for the people in all the communities which the

LORD, your God, is giving you.

b) “You shall not distort justice; you must be impartial. You shall not take a

bribe; for a bribe blinds the eyes even of the wise and twists the words

even of the just. Justice and justice alone shall be your aim……”

2) People Must Obey Judgments & Decrees of Judges Deut. 17:8-13

a) “Any man who has the insolence to refuse to listen …… to the judge, shall

die. Thus shall you purge the evil from your midst. And all the people, on

hearing of it, shall fear, and never again be so insolent.” (Deut. 17:12-13)

3) The Lord God Appoints Jesus of Nazareth as Supreme Judge John 5:19-30

a) Jesus’ Qualifications

(1) He is an Israelite from the Tribe of Judah Matt. 1:1-16

(2) His Divine Anointing (Performs the Works of God). “Amen, amen, I

say to you, a son cannot do anything on his own, but only what he

sees his father doing; for what he does, his son will do also……”

(3) His Divine Authority. “For just as the Father raises the dead and

gives life, so also does the Son give life to whomever he wishes.”

b) God Assigns All Judgment to Jesus

(1) “Nor does the Father judge anyone, but he has given all judgment to

his Son, so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father.

Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent

him.”

c) Jesus’ Offer of Eternal Life (Acquittal from Penalty of Sin)

(1) “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in

the one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to

condemnation, but has passed from death to life.”

d) Jesus Empowered as Lord God’s Eternal Judge

(1) He is the Son of God (Intimately Knowing a Holy God’s Standards of

Justice & Righteousness)

“Amen, amen, I say to you, the hour is coming and is now here

when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those

who hear will live.

“For just as the Father has life in himself, so also he gave to his

Son the possession of life in himself (Attribute of the Creator).”

(2) He is the Son of Man (Obediently Lived the Life of a Man with All its

Vicissitudes, Temptations, etc.). “And he gave him power to exercise

judgment, because he is the Son of Man.”

(3) He Has Power Over Death (The Curse of Sin). “Do not be amazed at

this, because the hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs

will hear his (Jesus Christ’s) voice and will come out, those who have

done good deeds to the resurrection of life, but those who have done

wicked deeds to the resurrection of condemnation.”

(4) His Justice is True & Firm. “I cannot do anything on my own; I judge

as I hear (Effecting Father God’s Will), and my judgment is just,

because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent

me.”

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appointed to carry out His Justice. He knew that Israel would eventually request a King, so He defines

the Office of King with its requirements & responsibilities.

Jesus fulfills the Lord God’s original plan by becoming King of Israel, eventually extending His rule as

King of Kings to the whole World (Rev. 19:11 – 20:15). Like the ancient Kings of Israel, vested with the

authority as Supreme Judge, Jesus appoints Judges to carry out His Justice throughout His Realm (Matt.

19:28 & Rev. 20:4a).

b. Office of King (Lord’s Anointed Rulers of Israel) Deut. 17:14-20

Jesus Christ is the Lord’s Holy Anointed King of Kings.

1) Israel’s Kings to be Chosen by the Lord

a) “When you have come into the land which the LORD, your God, is giving

you, and have occupied it and settled in it, should you then decide to have

a king over you like all the surrounding nations, you shall set that man

over you as your king whom the LORD, your God, chooses.”

b) The Lord God Chose & Ordained Jesus as Messiah-King Before His Birth

(1) Angelic Announcement to Virgin Mary Luke 1:26-38

“Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you

shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of

the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of

David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob (Israel)

forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:31-33)

2) Kings Must be Kinsmen (Israelites)

a) “He whom you set over you as king must be your kinsman; a foreigner,

who is no kin of yours, you may not set over you.”

b) Jesus of Nazareth is an Israelite from Tribe of Judah

(Abraham Fathers Isaac. Isaac Fathers Jacob Who the Lord Renamed

“Israel” [Gen. 35:10]. Jacob Fathers 12 Tribes of Israel.)

(1) Joseph’s Royal Lineage Matt. 1:1-16

(Descendant of Kings David & Solomon through the Kings of Judah)

(2) Mary’s Lineage (Descendant of King David) Luke 3:23-34

3) Disposition of Israel’s Kings

a) “But he shall not have a great number of horses; nor shall he make his

people go back again to Egypt to acquire them, against the LORD’S

warning that you must never go back that way again. Neither shall he have

a great number of wives, lest his heart be estranged, nor shall he

accumulate a vast amount of silver and gold.”

(1) Warning Against Excessive Personal Wealth

Don’t Deal with the People Who Enslaved You

Rely on the Lord’s Provision

(2) Warning Against Many Wives, Who will Estrange King’s Heart

b) Disposition of Jesus – Messiah-King

(1) God the Son Humbled Himself & Came to Earth as Jesus of Nazareth

“Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in

Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not

regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he

emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human

likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself,

becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross……”

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(2) King Jesus Born in Humble Surroundings Luke 2:1-20

(3) King Jesus Taken to Egypt for Safety, Brought Back to Promise Land

Never to Return to Egypt Matt. 2

(4) King Jesus Lived & Taught Reliance on the Lord Matt. 6:26-34

“Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they

gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are not you more important than they?” (Matt. 6:26)

(5) King Jesus Ministered with Humility & Kindness Matt. 12:15b-21

“A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not

quench, until he brings justice to victory.” (Matt. 12:20)

Delivering People from Bondage of Sin & Disease Mark 2:1-12

(6) King Jesus Triumphantly Enters Jerusalem on an Ass (Not a Steed)

Matt. 21:1-11

(7) King Jesus Voluntarily Lays Down His Life for His Church

John 18:28 – 19:16

“This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in

order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it

down on my own. I have power to lay it down, and power to take

it up again. This command I have received from my Father.”

John 10:17-18

c) Jesus the Lord’s Perfect, Honorable & Eternal King

(1) King Jesus is Exalted Above All Creation

“…… he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even

death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and

bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at the

name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on

earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus

Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Phil. 2:5-11

(2) King Jesus Inherited Unsurpassed Authority & Wealth Col. 1:15-20

“In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways to our

ancestors through the prophets; in these last days, he spoke to us

through a son, whom he made heir of all things and through

whom he created the universe, who is the refulgence of his glory,

the very imprint of his being, and who sustains all things by his

mighty word. When he had accomplished purification from sins,

he took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high, as far

superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is more

excellent than theirs.” Heb. 1:1-4

(3) King Jesus’ Bride is His Church – Who He Purged from Sin,

Redeemed & Cleansed, Turning Their Hearts & Minds to God

John the Baptist’s Testimony of Jesus as Bridegroom. “……You

yourselves can testify that I said (that) I am not the Messiah, but

that I was sent before him. The one who has the bride (Church)

is the bridegroom (Messiah Jesus); the best man, who stands and

listens for him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. So this

joy of mine has been made complete…..” John 3:22-30

Jesus’ Reference to Himself as Bridegroom. “Then the disciples

of John approached him and said, ‘Why do we and the Pharisees


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fast (much), but your disciples do not fast?’ Jesus answered

them, ‘Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom

is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken

away from them, and then they will fast.’” Matt. 9:14-15

Jesus’ Parable of His Return for His Brides Matt. 25:1-13

Jesus’ Wedding. “‘…… Alleluia! The Lord has established his

reign, (our) God, the almighty. Let us rejoice and be glad and

give him glory. For the wedding day of the Lamb (Jesus Christ)

has come, his bride (Christ’s Church) has made herself ready.

She was allowed to wear a bright, clean linen garment.’ (The

linen represents the righteous deeds of the holy ones.)…..”

Rev. 19:1-10

4) Israel’s Kings are Subject to the Law

a) “When he is enthroned in his kingdom, he shall have a copy of this law

(i.e. “Torah” Books of Moses) made from the scroll that is in the custody

of the levitical priests. He shall keep it with him and read it all the days of

his life that he may learn to fear the LORD, his God, and to heed and

fulfill all the words of this law and these statutes.”

(1) Kings Must Retain a Copy of Levite Scrolls (The Torah)

Read it Daily

(2) Kings Must Learn to Fear the Lord

Obey Him & His Law

b) Jesus Christ IS the Living Word of God John 1:1-18

c) King Jesus Totally Obeyed the Law (Torah)

(1) Jesus Asks His Critics: “Can any of you charge me with sin?”

John 8:46a

(2) “He (Jesus Christ) committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his

mouth.” 1 Pet. 2:22

d) Jesus Often Quoted the Torah in His Ministry

(Torah Consists of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy)

(1) “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a

tooth.’ (Quoting Ex. 21:24, Lev. 24:20, Deut. 19:21) But I say to you,

offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on

(your) right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.” Matt. 5:38-39

(2) “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them

male and female’ (Quoting Gen. 1:27, Gen. 5:2) and said, ‘For this

reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his

wife, and the two shall become one flesh’ (Quoting Gen. 2:24) ? So

they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined

together, no human being must separate.” Matt. 19:4-6

(3) “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert (Referring to

Num. 21:4-9), so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone

who believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:14-15

e) Messiah Jesus Completely Fulfills the Law & Prophets (“Tanach”)

(The Tanach, which Includes the Torah, are the Jewish Scriptures Used by

the Jews, Jesus & the Early Church. The Tanach was Incorporated as the

Old Testament of the Christian Bible in the 4th

Century AD.)

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have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until

heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part

of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.”

Matt. 5:17-18

5) Warning Against Elitism, Pride & Disobedience

a) “Let him not become estranged from his countrymen through pride, nor

turn aside to the right or to the left from these commandments. Then he

and his descendants will enjoy a long reign in Israel.”

b) Authority in Jesus Christ’s Kingdom

(1) Jesus Teaches on Righteous Authority. “You know that the rulers of

the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority

over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever

wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes

to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did

not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for

many.” Matt. 20:25-28

(2) Jesus Demonstrates Use of Authority John 13:1-17

He Washes His Disciples’ Feet

He Says to Them: “Do you realize what I have done for you?

You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I

am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your

feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a

model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also

do.” (John 13:12-15)

c) Jesus Lived in Humble Obedience to Father God Phil. 2:5-11

(1) “In the days when he was in the flesh, he offered prayers and

supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to

save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Son

though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered (Troubles

of Living as Human); and when he was made perfect (His Crucifixion

& Death), he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey

him, declared by God high priest according to the order of

Melchizedek.” Heb. 5:7-10

c. Office of Priest Deut. 18:1-8

(Lord’s Anointed Priests – Israel’s Religious Leaders & Intercessors to Lord)

(See “Anointed Priest – Part I” for a More In Depth Study of Office of Priest)

(See “Anointed Priest – Part II” for a Study of Jesus Christ’s Fulfillment of the

Office of High Priest)

1) Priests from House of Aaron, Tribe of Levi (Levites)

a) “From among the Israelites have your (Moses’) brother Aaron, together

with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, brought to you, that they

may be my priests.” Ex. 28:1

b) “…… Thus shall the priesthood be theirs by perpetual law, and thus shall

you ordain Aaron and his sons.” Ex. 29:9

c) “But only Aaron and his descendants shall you appoint to have charge of

the priestly functions. Any layman who comes near shall be put to death.”

Num. 3:10

d) Priests are Consecrated To:

(1) Intercede to Lord in Behalf of Israelite People & Nation


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(2) Offer Sacrifices to Lord for Atonement of Sins, Transgressions

Against the Law, Ritual Cleansing, Sealing of Vows/Oaths, etc.

(3) Officiate at Prescribed Worship, Religious Ceremonies, Holy Days,

Festivals & Feasts

2) Jesus Christ Fulfills the Office of High Priest

a) Jesus is High Priest According to the Order of Melchizedek – Not Aaron

(1) God Calls His Son Jesus as High Priest. “…… it was not Christ who

glorified himself in becoming high priest, but rather the one who said

to him: ‘You are my son; this day I have begotten you’ (Psa. 2:7); just

as he says in another place: ‘You are a priest forever according to the

order of Melchizedek (Psa. 110:4) .’” Heb. 5:5-6

(2) Order of Melchizedek Superior to Order of Aaron Heb. 7:1-10

b) Jesus is Eternal High Priest of a New Covenant

(1) Supersedes Levitical Priesthood of Old Covenant Heb. 7:11-28

c) Jesus Fulfills All Priestly Functions Consecrated by Lord

(1) Jesus Intercedes in Behalf of His Church

Jesus’ Intercessory Prayer Preceding His Sacrifice John 17

Jesus is Mediator. “For there is one God. There is also one

mediator between God and the human race, Christ Jesus, himself

human, who gave himself as ransom for all….” 1 Tim. 2:5-6

(2) Jesus Offered Himself as a Holy, Perfect & Eternal Sacrifice

Heb. 10:1-18

(3) Jesus Fulfills Ceremonial Laws Presided Over by Priests

Example. “For the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath.”

Matt. 12:8

d. Office of Prophet (Lord’s Anointed Spokesmen to Israel & Advisor to the King)

(See “Anointed Prophet – Part I” for a More In Depth Study of Lord’s Prophets)

(See “Anointed Prophet – Part II” for a Study of Jesus Christ’s Fulfillment of the

Office of Prophet)

1) False Prophets & Forbidden Practices Deut. 18:9-14

a) Israel Forbidden to Imitate Gentiles Living in Promise Land

b) Israel Forbidden to Participate in Pagan Practices

c) Israel Must Remain Sincere to Lord

d) Israel to Dispossess Pagans Living in Promise Land

2) The Lord’s Prophet Deut. 18:15-20

Jesus of Nazareth is the Lord’s Holy Anointed Messiah-Prophet

a) Lord Will Raise Up a Prophet Like Moses. “A prophet like me (Moses)

will the LORD, your God, raise up for you from among your own kinsmen

(Israelite); to him you shall listen.”

(1) Jesus is the “Prophet” Spoken of by Moses

John the Baptist is Not that “Prophet”, but Announced Him to

Israel – Declaring Jesus as Messiah & Son of God John 1:19-34

Jesus Declares: “For if you had believed Moses, you would have

believed me, because he wrote about me. But if you do not

believe his writings, how will you believe my words?”

John 5:46-47

Peter Testifies Jesus is the “Prophet Like Moses” Acts 3:11-23

(2) Jesus is Superior to Moses Heb. 3:1-6


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b) Lord Will Speak Through His Prophet

(1) “This is exactly what you requested of the LORD, your God, at Horeb

on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let us not again hear the

voice of the LORD, our God, nor see this great fire any more, lest we

die.’

(2) “And the LORD said to me, ‘This was well said. I will raise up for

them a prophet like you from among their kinsmen, and will put my

words into his mouth; he shall tell them all that I command him.”

(3) Jesus Speaks the Words of Father God

“My teaching is not my own but is from the one who sent me.”

John 7:16

“……. I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me

commanded me what to say and speak.” John 12:49

c) Israel Required to Listen to Lord’s Prophet. “If any man will not listen to

my (Lord’s) words which he (Prophet) speaks in my name, I myself will

make him answer for it.”

(1) Jesus Addresses Religious Authorities Who Reject His Words: “But

because I speak the truth, you do not believe me. Can any of you

charge me with sin? If I am telling the truth, why do you not believe

me? Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God; for this reason

you do not listen, because you do not belong to God.” John 8:45-47

d) False Prophets Condemned to Death. “But if a prophet presumes to speak

in my name an oracle that I have not commanded him to speak, or speaks

in the name of other gods, he shall die.’”

(1) The Chief Priests (Consecrated to Uphold the Law), Violated the Law

by Conspiring Against Jesus (Lord God’s True Messiah-Prophet),

Soliciting False Testimonies Against Him & Condemning Him to

Death for Speaking the Truth. John 11:45-54; Matt. 26:57-68

3) Test of Prophets Deut. 18:21-22

a) Lord’s Prophecies Always Fulfilled & Verified. “If you say to yourselves,

‘How can we recognize an oracle which the LORD has spoken?’, know

that, even though a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if his oracle

is not fulfilled or verified, it is an oracle which the LORD did not speak.

The prophet has spoken it presumptuously, and you shall have no fear of

him.”

b) Jesus is Truth Itself. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one

comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

c) As the Word of God, Everything Christ Spoke Came into Existence!

John 1:1-18

d) All of Jesus’ Prophecies are Fulfilled

(1) Conspiracy Against Him John 8:39-41

Prophecy Fulfilled John 11:45-54

(2) Judas’ Betrayal & Peter’s Denials Matt. 26:20-25; Mark 14:29-31

Prophecies Fulfilled Matt. 26:47-50: Mark 14:66-72

(3) His Suffering, Death & Resurrection Luke 18:31-33

Prophecies Fulfilled Luke 22:47 – 24:53

(4) Etc., Etc., Etc.

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disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:31-32

e. Interaction of God’s Anointed Offices. A Brief Description of How the Lord’s

Anointed Offices are to Interact with One Another to Govern His Nation Israel.

1) Prophets are the Lord’s Spokesmen on Earth. The Lord Speaks to the Prophet.

The Prophet then Proclaims the “Word of the Lord” to the People, Priests

and/or King, as the Lord Directs. Prophets Announce the Lord’s Selection for

King and Anoint Him into that Office. Prophets are the Lord’s Representatives

in Israel’s Royal Court to Advise, Counsel, Encourage and/or Correct the King

and His Officials.

2) Kings are the Lord God’s Authority in Israel to Rule His Chosen/Holy Nation.

Kings are Appointed by the Lord as Revealed and Anointed by His Prophets.

Israel’s Kings are to Rule Under the Authority of the Lord as His

Representative (Like a Governor of a Colony Represents & Governs Under the

Authority of the King of their Parent Country). Kings are to Rule in

Accordance with the Law, in Righteousness, Truth and Justice. Kings are

Also the Supreme Judge in Israel.

3) Priests. Sinful Man is Separated from a Holy and Perfect God. Levitical

Priests are Appointed and Anointed by the Lord to Officially Offer Sacrifices to

the Lord for the Atonement of Sins (Personal & National), and Intercede to the

Lord their God in Behalf of Israel, its People and their Kings. Priests are

Responsible for Providing a Copy of the “Book of the Law” (“Torah”) to the

King and Ministering to Him.

Messiah Jesus Holds All Three Anointed Offices. All their Official Authorities &

Responsibilities are Contained in, Perfected & Exercised by One Person – Jesus

Christ, Son of God & Son of Man.

Explanation of Types & Foreshadows. The following study includes Messianic types and foreshadows

revealed in the history of Israel/Judah and their kings.

1. The study of spiritual types and foreshadows is essential to studying Messiah-King through the

Historical Books of the Old Testament. It must be understood that all Scripture is inspired by God [2

Tim. 3:16]. God chose which personalities and events to portray in Scriptures for His purposes to

instruct His people, and to reveal Himself and His Messiah [Matt. 5:17-18, John 5:39]. It must also

be understood that the personalities and historical events revealed in Scriptures actually occurred,

and that the types and foreshadows they portray do not in any way negate, compromise nor detract

from their accuracy.

2. The revelation of spiritual types and foreshadows in Scripture are often cyclical in structure, unfolding

God’s plans by repeating previous revelations while expanding upon them (similar in the natural to

interlocking links of a chain). Sometimes these revelations are multi-dimensional revealing multiple

facets of God’s plan simultaneously or interwoven within the text (e.g. a Patriarch event may

foreshadow both the Mosaic Law and Messiah). The Lord chose to record certain personalities and

historical events in Scripture to foreshadow and/or portray types (imperfect representation) of His

Messiah, his birth, life, personality, ministry, passion and kingdom.

3. Another dimension of the study of types and foreshadows is “Anti-Types”. These are personalities

and events revealed in Scripture that are the antithesis of Messiah.

B. Israel in Promise Land

1. Establishment of Lord’s Holy Nation (Israel) Book of Joshua

Prefigures Jesus Christ’s Establishment of His Kingdom on Earth


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a. Israel’s Conquest of Promise Land Jos. 1 - 12

1) Promise Land Belongs to Lord Lev. 25:23

a) “The land shall not be sold in perpetuity; for the land is mine, and you are

but aliens who have become my tenants.”

b) The Entire Earth Belongs to the Lord God its Creator

(1) “The earth is the LORD’S and all it holds, the world and those who

live there.” Psa. 24:1

c) Israel is the Spiritual Representation (a Microcosm) of the World

(1) “When the Most High assigned the nations their heritage, when he

parceled out the descendants of Adam, He set up the boundaries of

the peoples after the number of the sons of God (Israelites); While the

LORD’S own portion was Jacob, His hereditary share was Israel.”

Deut. 32:8-9

d) Jesus Christ is the Lord of All Creation

(1) “……God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is

above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,

of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue

confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Phil. 2:5-11

2) Israel Prepares to Invade Promise Land Jos. 1:1-11

a) Moses Died Before Israel Entered Promise Land

Jesus Fulfills the Mosaic Law by His Sacrificial Death

(1) Lord Appoints Joshua (Moses’ Aid) as Israel’s Commander

(2) Joshua is a Type of Jesus as Savior & Commander of the Church

“Joshua” & “Jesus” Have the Same Hebrew Name “Yeshua”

“Yeshua” Means “Yahweh is Salvation”

(3) Jesus Rises from the Dead, Exalted & Appointed Head of His Church

“And he (Father God) put all things beneath his (Jesus’) feet

and gave him as head over all things to the church” Eph. 1:22

“He (Jesus Christ) is the head of the body, the church. He is the

beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he

himself might be preeminent.” Col. 1:18

b) Lord Instructs Joshua Before Entering Promise Land

Lord Jesus Instructs His Church Before Ascending into Heaven

Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18

(1) “My servant Moses is dead. So prepare to cross the Jordan here, with

all the people into the land I will give the Israelites. As I promised

Moses, I will deliver to you every place where you set foot.”

(Jos. 1:2-3)

Jesus Fulfilled the Law by His Death & Resurrection

Jesus Conquered Sin, its Curse (Death) & Forces of Evil for His

People (Church) 1 Cor. 15:20-28

(2) Gives Joshua the Extent of Israel’s Domain

“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go,


name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit,”

“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every

creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;


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whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

(3) “No one can withstand you while you live. I will be with you as I was

with Moses: I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be firm and

steadfast, so that you may give this people possession of the land

which I swore to their fathers I would give them.” (Jos. 1:5-6)

“These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name

they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They

will pick up serpents (with their hands), and if they drink any

deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the

sick, and they will recover.”

(4) “Above all, be firm and steadfast, taking care to observe the entire

law which my servant Moses enjoined on you. Do not swerve from it

either to the right or to the left, that you may succeed wherever you

go. Keep this book of the law on your lips. Recite it by day and by

night, that you may observe carefully all that is written in it; then you

will successfully attain your goal.” (Jos. 1:7-8)

“teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

(5) “I command you: be firm and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed,

for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go.” (Jos. 1:9)

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

c) Joshua Commands Israel’s Officers

Jesus Organizes His Church

(1) “Go through the camp and instruct the people, ‘Prepare your

provisions, for three days from now you shall cross the Jordan here, to

march in and take possession of the land which the LORD, your God,

is giving you.’” (Jos. 1:11)

(2) “And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as

evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for

the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” Eph. 4:11-12

3) Israel Crosses Jordan into Promise Land (Canaan) Jos. 3 – 4

Prefigures Sacrament of Baptism

a) Israel Camps Beside Jordan River

(1) Officers Instructs Israel: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the

LORD, your God, which the levitical priests will carry, you must also

break camp and follow it ……” (Jos. 3:3-4)

(2) Joshua Instructs Israel: “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD

will perform wonders among you.” (Jos. 3:5)

(3) John the Baptist Prepares Israel for Coming Messiah Matt. 3:1-12

“Instructs Israel: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”

(Matt. 3:2)

Baptizes People in Jordan River

Heralds Coming Messiah: “I am baptizing you with water, for

repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I

….. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.”

(Matt. 3:11)

(4) Priests Carry Ark of Covenant Leading the People

Ark of the Covenant Represents Jesus Christ. (Ark is a Box

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[Symbolizing God], Containing the Law [Word of God]. Jesus

Christ is Son of God & Son of Man. He is the Word of God Made

Flesh [John 1:14], the Fulfillment of the Law [Matt. 5:17].)

b) Lord Instructs Joshua: “Now command the priests carrying the ark of the

covenant to come to a halt in the Jordan when they reach the edge of the

waters.” (Jos. 3:8)

(1) Lord Jesus Comes to Jordan River to be Baptized Matt. 3:13-15

John Attempts to Prevent Jesus: “I need to be baptized by you,

and yet you are coming to me?” (Matt. 3:14)

Jesus Replies: “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill

all righteousness.” (Matt. 3:15)

c) Joshua Commands Israel as Instructed by Lord

d) Priests Carry Ark of Covenant to River’s Bed

(1) River Parts as Priests’ Feet Touch the Water

(2) John Baptizes Jesus in Jordan River Matt. 3:16-17

John from Priestly House of Aaron

Spirit of God Descends Upon Jesus

A Voice from Heaven Declares: “This is my beloved Son, with

whom I am well pleased.” (Matt. 3:17)

(3) People Pass Over Jordan on Dry Ground

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” Mark 16:16a

Jesus’ Church is on Firm Ground (His Death & Resurrection)

e) Joshua has 12 Memorial Stones Erected Where Priests Stand Holding Ark

(1) One Stone for Each Tribe of Israel

(2) Marking the Place Where Israel Crossed River on Dry Ground

f) Joshua Commands Priests to Leave River Bed

(1) River Resumes its Course as Priests Leave

(2) Jesus Ascends into Heaven Commissioning His Church Acts 1:6-9

4) Israelites Ally Themselves with Lord their God Jos. 5

Joining Christ’s Kingdom. “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the

kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of flesh

is flesh and what is born of spirit is spirit.” John 3:5-6

a) Israel’s Males Circumcised Jos. 5:2-9

(Bringing Them Under Lord’s Covenant with Abraham)

(Jesus Christ Brings His Church Under His New Covenant)

(1) Lord Instructs Joshua: “Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelite

nation for the second time.” (Jos. 5:2)

Males Leaving Egypt were Circumcised, Died in Wilderness

Males Born in Wilderness Were Not Circumcised

(2) Joshua Obeys & Israel’s Males are Circumcised

Remain in Camp Until they Recover

(3) Lord Says to Joshua: “Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt

from you.” (Jos. 5:9a)

(4) Spiritual Circumcision of Christ’s People. “In him (Jesus) you were

also circumcised with a circumcision not administered by hand, by

stripping off the carnal body, with the circumcision of Christ (i.e.

Circumcision of a Repentant Heart).” Col. 2:11


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b) Israel Celebrates Passover in Promise Land Jos. 5:10-12

Prefigures Sacrament of Holy Communion

(Acknowledging Lord’s Deliverance of Israel from Bondage in Egypt)

(Celebrating Christ’s Deliverance of His People from Bondage of Sin)

(1) Celebrate Passover Supper on 14th

Day of Month

(2) Celebrate Feast of Unleavened Bread on 15th

Day of Month

Bread Made from Grain Harvested in Canaan

Lord Ceased Providing Manna for Israel that Day

(Israel had to Rely on the Produce in Canaan)

(3) Christ Inaugurates a New Covenant While Celebrating His Last

Passover Supper with His Disciples Matt. 26:17-30

Jesus Breaks & Blesses Unleavened Bread, Saying: “Take and

eat; this is my body.” (Matt. 26:26)

Jesus Blesses “Cup of Redemption”, Saying: “Drink from it, all

of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed

on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matt. 26:27-28)

(4) Jesus Fulfills the Passover Festival (Festival Consists of 3 Feasts:

Passover, Unleavened Bread & First Fruits)

Jesus Suffers & Dies on Passover Feast – 14th

Day of 1st Month

Jesus’ Body Lies in Tomb on Feast of Unleavened Bread – 15th

Day of 1st Month

Jesus Rises from the Dead on Feast of First Fruits – Day

Following Passover Sabbath (i.e. Sunday)

(Celebration of Israel’s First Harvest in Promise Land)

c) Visitation of the Captain of Lord’s Host Jos. 5:13-15

Prefigures Descent of Holy Spirit on Day of Pentecost

(1) Joshua Sees a Man in Front of Him with Drawn Sword

(2) Joshua Asks: “Are you one of us or of our enemies?” (Jos. 5:13b)

(3) Man Replies: “Neither. I am the captain of the host of the LORD and

I have just arrived.”

(4) Joshua Prostrates Himself & Worships Man, Saying: “What has my

lord to say to his servant?” (Jos. 5:14)

(5) Captain of Lord’s Hosts Replies: “Remove your sandals from your

feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy.” (Jos. 5:15)

Same Command the Lord Gave Moses When He Appeared in a

Burning Bush Ex. 3:1-6

(6) Joshua Obeys

(7) Lord Jesus Empowers His Church to Spread His Gospel Acts 2

Fulfilling John the Baptist’s Prophecy: “I am baptizing you with

water, for repentance, but the one (Messiah Jesus) who is coming

after me is mightier than I……. He will baptize you with the holy

Spirit and fire.” Matt. 3:11

Fulfilling His Promise. “But now I am going to the one who sent

me (Predicting His Death, Resurrection & Ascension), …… it is

better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate (Holy

Spirit) will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

And when he comes he will convict the world in regard to sin and

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in me; righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you

will no longer see me; condemnation, because the ruler of this

world (Satan) has been condemned” John 16:5-11

Jesus’ Final Instructions Before Ascending to Heaven

- “…. John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be

baptized with the holy Spirit.” Acts 1:5

- “…. you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon

you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout

Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Holy Spirit Descends Upon His Church. “When the time for

Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And

suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving

wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there

appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest

on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit

and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them

to proclaim.” (Acts 2:1-4)

- Baptizing Them in the Holy Spirit & Fire (Zeal)

- Empowering Them to Fearlessly Spread His Gospel

5) Israel Conquers the Promise Land

Israel’s Conquest of Promise Land is Symbolic of the Victories & Struggles of

the Church throughout the Church Age.

a) Israel Defeats Jericho Jos. 6

Symbolic of the Uncompromised Proclamation of the Gospel of Christ

(1) Israel Marches Around City as Lord Instructed

Priests Blowing Rams Horns (Shofar)

At Joshua’s Command, People Shout & Walls Fall Down

(2) Israel Attacks City

Annihilates People & Livestock

Burns City Destroying It

Collects Valuables Placing them in Treasury of Lord’s House

(First Fruits of Promise Land Belong to Lord)

(People Banned from Keeping Any Booty from Jericho)

(3) Joshua Curses Anyone Who Rebuilds City

b) Israel Attacks Ai Jos. 7 – 8

Symbolic of the Infiltration of Paganism & Superstition into the Church

(1) Israeli Troops Defeated on 1st Assault Jos. 7

Lord Reveals a Soldier Took Banned Booty from Jericho

Joshua Investigates & Finds Achan Guilty

They Destroy Booty, Achan, His Family & Possessions

(2) Israel Defeats Ai on 2nd

Assault Jos. 8:1-29

Lord Gives Joshua Tactics

Destroys Army, Burns City & Annihilates Population

Israelites Allowed to Keep Booty

(3) Joshua Offers Sacrifices to Lord Jos. 8:30-35

Builds an Altar & Inscribes the Law on its Stones

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c) Israel Makes Peace Agreement with Gibeon Jos. 9

(Compromising Lord’s Ban on Covenants with Pagans)

Symbolic of Spiritual Compromise & Alliances with Paganism &

Humanism (“Ways of the World”) into the Church.

(1) Kings West of the Jordan form an Alliance Against Israel

(2) Gibeonites Do Not Participate in Coalition

(3) Gibeonites Deceive Israel

Pretend to be from Distant Land Seeking Israel

Propose an Alliance with Israel

(4) Joshua Makes Peace Agreement with Gibeon

Israeli Princes Seal Alliance by Oath

(5) Israel Later Learns of Gibeonite’s Deception

Keep their Agreement by Sparing 4 Gibeonite Cities

Makes Gibeonites their Vassals & Servants

d) Israel Defeats Amorite Coalition Jos. 10:1-27

Symbolic of the Church’s Successes in Spreading the Gospel.

(1) 5 Amorite Kings Combine Forces & Set Siege Against Gibeon

(Kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, Eglon)

To Punish Gibeon for Making Peace Agreement with Israel

Gibeon Appeals to Joshua for Help

(2) Israel Marches to Gibeon All Night

Engages Amorites in Surprise Attack

Lord Throws Amorites into Confusion

Israel Inflicts Great Slaughter on Amorites

(3) Amorites Flee Israeli Troops

Lord Hurls Great Stones & Hail from Sky Killing More

Amorites than Died by Sword

(4) Joshua Pursues Amorites

Prays Commanding Sun & Moon to Stand Still

Sun & Moon Stand Still Giving Israel Extra Time to Destroy

Amorite Armies

Amorite Survivors Escape to their Fortified Cities

(5) Joshua Captures & Executes 5 Amorite Kings

e) Israel’s Conquest of Southern Canaan Jos. 10:28-43

f) Israel Defeats Northern Coalition of Kings Jos. 11:1-15

g) Israel’s Conquest of Northern Canaan Jos. 11:16-23

h) Kings that Israel Defeated & Lands they Possessed Jos. 12

b. Land Apportioned to Tribes as their Inheritance Jos. 13 – 21

Prefigures Christ’s Apportionment of Inheritances Within His Kingdom

1) Lord Commands Joshua to Apportion Land Jos. 13:1-7

a) Land Not Fully Conquered. “Though now you are old and advanced in

years, a very large part of the land still remains to be conquered.…...”

(1) Symbolic of the Partial Acceptance of the Gospel (i.e. Believers &

Unbelievers) by the Peoples of the World throughout the Church Age.

b) Promise to be with Israel in Securing Land. “At the advance of the

Israelites I will drive out all the Sidonian inhabitants of the mountain

regions……; at least include these areas in the division of the Israelite

heritage, just as I have commanded you.”


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(1) Symbolic of Christ’s Promise to be With His Church Until the End of

the Age [Matt. 28:20b], at Which Time He will Conquer & Rule the

Whole Earth. (See “Messianic Kingdom” Study)

c) Apportion Land to Remaining Tribes. “Now, therefore, apportion among

the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh the land which is to be their

heritage.”

2) Land Previously Apportioned by Moses in Transjordan Jos. 13:8-33

(Before Israel Crossed Jordan River into Canaan)

Represents the Inheritances of Israelites Saved Under the Mosaic Covenant, as

well as Those Saved Under Prior Covenants (e.g. Noah, Abraham), Fulfilled &

Brought to Fruition by Jesus Christ.

a) Tribe of Reuben

b) Tribe of Gad

c) ½ of Manasseh (from Tribe of Joseph)

3) Land Apportioned by Joshua (After Conquest of Canaan) Jos. 14 – 21

Represents the Inheritance of All Peoples (Jews & Gentiles) Saved Under

Christ’s New Covenant

a) Tribe of Judah

b) Ephraim & ½ Manasseh (Tribe of Joseph)

c) Tribe of Benjamin

d) Tribe of Simeon

e) Tribe of Zebulun

f) Tribe of Issachar

g) Tribe of Asher

h) Tribe of Naphtali

i) Tribe of Dan

j) Levitical Cities Throughout Israel

(Represents Priests/Clergy throughout the World)

4) Lord Fulfilled His Promises Jos. 21:43-45

All Lord God’s Promises are Fulfilled in and Through Jesus Christ

a) “And so the LORD gave Israel all the land he had sworn to their fathers he

would give them. Once they had conquered and occupied it,

b) “the LORD gave them peace on every side, just as he had promised their

fathers. Not one of their enemies could withstand them; the LORD

brought all their enemies under their power.

c) Not a single promise that the LORD made to the house of Israel was

broken; every one was fulfilled.”

c. Nation of Israel Under God’s Rule (Theocracy)

Foreshadow of Church Under Christ’s Rule as Lord, Savior, King & High Priest

Col. 1:15-20; Eph. 1:22-23; Heb. 8:1-6

1) Confederation of Tribes

2) Church is a Confederation of Peoples, Cultures, Spiritual Gifts, Callings,

Denominations, etc.; Making Up the Body of Christ 1 Cor. 12; Eph. 4:1-16

d. Lord’s House Among Israelites

Jesus Christ is Enthroned in the Heavenly Sanctuary Heb. 8:1-6

1) Lord’s Presence in Holy of Holies within the Tent Tabernacle

a) Ark of Covenant in Holy of Holies

b) Lord’s Presence Above Ark

2) Tabernacle is Central Place of Israel’s Worship


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3) Tabernacle Placed Within Israel’s Inheritance at Shechem

4) The Lord’s Presence (Holy Spirit) Dwells Within His Church

a) Corporately as Christ's Church 1 Cor. 12; Eph. 2:19-22

b) Individually as Believing Christians 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 John 4:15

c) Eternally as Sons of God Rom. 8:14-17; Gal. 4:1-7

e. Joshua’s Farewell to Israel Jos. 23 - 24

1) Summons & Addresses Israel Jos. 23

(Including All Elders, Leaders, Judges & Officers)

Prefigures Jesus Christ’s Farewell to His Disciples John 13 - 16

a) Exhorts Israel to Remain Faithful to Lord

(1) “I am old and advanced in years. You have seen all that the LORD,

your God, has done for you against all these nations; for it has been

the LORD, your God, himself who fought for you.

(2) “…… I have apportioned among your tribes as their heritage the

nations that survive (as well as those I destroyed) between the Jordan

and the Great Sea in the west. The LORD, your God, will drive them

out and dislodge them at your approach, so that you will take

possession of their land as the LORD, your God, promised you.

(3) “Therefore strive hard to observe and carry out all that is written in

the book of the law of Moses, not straying from it in any way, or

mingling with these nations while they survive among you. ……”

(4) “Take great care, however, to love the LORD, your God. ……”

b) Jesus Christ Delegates Authority to His Disciples/Church to Propagate His

Gospel (Expand His Kingdom), and Fill the Earth with His Love.

(1) Jesus is Returning to Father God. “Do not let your hearts be troubled.

You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house

there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told

you that I am going to prepare a place (Heavenly Inheritance) for

you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again

and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be”

(John 14:1-3)

(2) Jesus is the Only Way to Father God. “I am the way and the truth and

the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

(3) Jesus Performed the Works of Father God. “……The words that I

speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me

is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father

is in me, ……” (John 14:10-11)

(4) Jesus Empowers His Church to Perform the Works of God. “Amen,

amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I

do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the

Father. And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the

Father may be glorified in the Son.” (John 14:12-13)

(5) Jesus’ Promise of the Abiding Spirit of God. “If you love me, you will

keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give

you another Advocate (Holy Spirit) to be with you always, the Spirit

of truth, which the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor

knows it. But you know it, because it remains with you, and will be in

you.” (John 14:15-17)

(6) Jesus’ Commandment. “I give you a new commandment: love one


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another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.

This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love

for one another.” (John 13:34-35)

c) Jesus Concludes His Ministry by Interceding for His Church John 17

2) Confronts Israel at Shechem (Site of Tabernacle) Jos. 24:1-28

a) Reminds Israel They are God’s Chosen People Jos. 24:1-13

(1) God Chose Their Patriarchs

(2) Jesus Chose His Disciples/Church. “It was not you who chose me,

but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will

remain, ……” (John 15:16)

(3) Lord Delivered Israel from Bondage

(4) Jesus Delivers His People from Bondage of Sin. “Amen, amen, I say

to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. A slave does not

remain in a household forever, but a son always remains. So if a son

frees you, then you will truly be free.” John 8:34-36

(5) Lord Victoriously Brought Israel into Promise Land

(6) Jesus Will Bring His Church Victoriously into Heaven

1 Cor. 15:50-58; 1 Thess. 4:13-18

(7) Lord Gave Promise Land to Israel

(8) Jesus Gives His People an Eternal Inheritance Rev. 21 –22

b) Joshua Gives Israel a Choice Jos. 24:14-15

(1) “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve him completely and

sincerely. Cast out the gods your fathers served beyond the River and

in Egypt (Idolatry), and serve the Lord.

Jesus Remained Faithful, Obediently Serving the Lord God of

Israel Throughout His Time on Earth. Phil. 2:5-11

(2) “If it does not please you to serve the LORD, decide today whom you

will serve, …… As for me and my household, we will serve the

LORD.”

(3) Jesus Confronts Each of Us with a Choice

Matt. 10:32-33; Matt. 16:13-20; Mark 16:15-16

Jesus Asks His Disciples: “Who do people say that the Son of

Man is?”

Disciples Answer: “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still

others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

- Today’s Answer Might be: “a Good Man”, “a Great

Teacher”, or “a Prophet”.

Jesus Asks the Question that Resonates Through the Centuries:

“But who do you say that I am?”

Simon Replies: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living

God.”

Jesus Accepts Peter’s Confession of Faith: “Blessed are you,

Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to

you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter,

and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the

netherworld shall not prevail against it.” (Matt. 16:15-18)

c) Israel Chooses the Lord as their God Jos. 24:16-24

(1) People Answer Joshua: “Far be it from us to forsake the LORD for


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the service of other gods .......”

(2) Joshua Warns People of the Lord’s Chastisement for Infidelity

(3) People Answer: “We will still serve the LORD.”

(4) Joshua Replies: “You are your own witnesses that you have chosen

to serve the LORD.”

(5) People Respond: “We are, indeed!”

(6) Joshua Says: “Now, therefore, put away the strange gods that are

among you and turn your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel.”

Repent of Your Sins & Turn to Jesus as Lord & Savior

(7) Israel’s Promise: “We will serve the LORD, our God, and obey his

voice.”

(8) Every Person Must Make a Personal Choice to Accept Christ

John 5:24; John 6:37-40; John 11:25-26; John 20:26-29

“He (Messiah Jesus) came to what was his own (Israel), but his

own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him

he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe

in his name, who were born not by natural generation nor by

human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God.” John 1:11-13

“…… For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn

the world, but that the world might be saved through him.

Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever

does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not

believed in the name of the only Son of God.” John 3:16-18

d) Joshua’s Covenant with Israel Jos. 24:25-28

(1) Joshua Records Israel’s Covenant in Book of God’s Law

Gospels Written to Testify of Jesus. “But these are written that

you may (come to) believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of

God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.”

John 20:31

(2) Joshua Sets Up Large Stone under Oak Tree by Sanctuary of Lord

“This stone shall be our witness, for it has heard all the words

which the LORD spoke to us. It shall be a witness against you,

should you wish to deny your God.” (Jos. 24:27)

(3) Joshua’s Covenant Prefigures Christ Our Savior

The Large Stone Symbolizes Jesus–Messiah Rom. 9:30-33

The Oak Tree Symbolizes His Cross Gal. 3:13-14

Sanctuary is Lord’s (Messiah’s) Throne Heb. 8:1-2

Jesus (Messiah) is the “Stone” (God’s Witness) that the Builders

(Israel’s Leaders) Rejected Matt. 21:42-44

Jesus Established a New & Everlasting Covenant Heb. 7:18-28

e) Joshua Dismisses People

(1) Everyone Returns to His Own Heritage

(2) Jesus Departs Earth Acts 1:1-11

Commissioning His Disciples. “But you will receive power when

the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in

Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the

earth.” (Acts 1:8)

Ascending into Heaven. “When he had said this, as they were


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looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their

sight.” (Acts 1:9)

(3) Jesus Returns to His Heavenly Throne. “…… When he (Jesus

Christ) had accomplished purification from sins, he took his seat at

the right hand of the Majesty on high, as far superior to the angels as

the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.” Heb. 1:1-4

f. Joshua Dies at 110 Years Old & is Buried Jos. 24:29-33

2. Period of the Judges Book of Judges

a. Christ Delegates Responsibilities of His Earthly Kingdom to His Church

1) Period of Judges is a Type of the Church Age

a) Nation of Israel is a Theocracy with Father God as King

(1) Lord Jesus is Enthroned in Heaven, the Head & Source of His Church

b) Israel is a Type of the Church

(1) 12 Separate Tribes (Represents Divisions within the Church;

Theological, Denominational, Cultural, Political, Personalities, etc.)

2) John’s Vision of Christ & His Church Rev. 1 – 3

a) Glorified Christ Stands in the Midst of 7 Lampstands

(1) 7 Lampstands Represent Christ’s Entire Church Throughout the Age

( 7 is the Number of Perfect Completion)

(2) Christ Addresses the 7 Churches Individually

Each with a Different Revelation of Himself

Each Receives a Message from Him

Each Receives a Warning & a Promise

b. Israel Fails to Purge Land of Idolatry Jud. 1 – 2

1) Prefigures Christ’s Church which Partially Evangelizes the World

a) Jesus Commissions His Church to Preach the Gospel of His Kingdom to

Entire World Matt. 24:14; Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18

(1) Majority of People Reject the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Matt. 7:13-14; 1 Cor. 1:18-25

(2) Church is Often Persecuted in an Attempt to Stifle the Gospel

Luke 21:12-19; John 15:18-27

2) Judah’s Conquest of Mountain Regions & Cities Jud. 1:1-20

Represents Successes of Church to Evangelize Under Christ’s Leadership

a) Israel Inquires of Lord: “Who shall be first among us to attack the

Canaanites and to do battle with them?” (Jud. 1:1)

b) Lord Answers: “Judah shall attack: I have delivered the land into his

power.” (Jud. 1:2)

(1) Jesus, from Tribe of Judah, Empowers & Leads His Church

c) Judah Defeats Canaanites & Perizzites

d) Judah Assists Simeon in Defeating Canaanites at Zephath

e) Incomplete Victories in Gaza, Ashkelon & Ekron (Philistine Territories),

and to Dislodge Peoples of Plain

(1) Represents Rejection by Many Peoples of Christ’s Gospel

3) Unsuccessful Campaigns of Other Tribes Jud. 1:21-36

Represents Failure of Church to Successfully Evangelize the Nations in their

Own Strength, Without Christ’s (Judah’s) Leadership

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b) House of Joseph (Manasseh & Ephraim) Wage Incomplete Victories

c) Zebulun Fails to Completely Dislodge Canaanites from their Inheritance

d) Asher Fails to Dislodge Canaanites from their Inheritance

e) Naphtali Fails to Dislodge Canaanites from their Inheritance

f) Dan Hemmed in by Amorites

g) Amorites Continue Living Throughout Promise Land

h) “Yet I hold this against you: you have lost the love you had at first (Their

Zealous Love of Christ). Realize how far you have fallen. Repent, and do

the works you did at first…….” (Rev. 2:4-5)

4) Israel Makes Pacts with Pagan Nations Jud. 2:1-5

Represents Compromises and the Assimilation of Worldly Ways (Pagan

Customs, Secular Agendas, Humanistic Beliefs, etc.) into the Church; Which

Become Snares for the Church and a Constant Struggle for Christians.

Examples: Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 3:18-20; Eph. 4:14-16; 2 Tim 4:1-5

a) Angel of Lord Appears & Rebukes Israel:

(1) “It was I (Lord God) who brought you up from Egypt and led you

into the land which I promised on oath to your fathers. I said that I

would never break my covenant with you, but that you were not to

make a pact with the inhabitants of this land, and you were to pull

down their altars. Yet you have not obeyed me. What did you mean

by this?

(2) “For now I tell you, I will not clear them (Pagan Nations) out of your

way; they shall oppose you and their gods shall become a snare for

you.” (Jud. 2:1-3)

(3) “Yet I hold this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who

calls herself a prophetess, who teaches and misleads my servants to

play the harlot and to eat food sacrificed to idols. I have given her

time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her harlotry.”

(Rev. 2:20-21)

b) People Repent, Weeping & Offering Sacrifices to Lord

(1) “But I say to the rest of you…., who do not uphold this teaching and

know nothing of the so-called deep secrets of Satan: on you I will

place no further burden, except that you must hold fast to what you

have until I come.” (Rev. 2:24-25)

5) Succeeding Generations Rebel Against Lord Jud. 2:6-23

Represents Complacency of Church/People, Who are Often Ignorant and/or

Disobedient to Law (Word of God) Examples: Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 5 & 6

a) Israelites Served Lord While Joshua & Elders are Alive

b) Following Generations Did Not Know the Lord their God

(1) Ignorant of What the Lord had Done for Israel

(2) Offend the Lord by Serving Pagan Gods

(3) Abandon & Provoke the Lord by Worshipping Pagan Gods

c) Anger of Lord Flares Up Against Israel

(1) Allows Pagan Nations to Despoil & Oppress Them

(2) Withholds His Blessings

d) People Disobey Judges the Lord Sends to Deliver Them

e) Lord’s Expresses His Anger: “Inasmuch as this nation has violated my

covenant which I enjoined on their fathers, and has disobeyed me, I for my

part will not clear away for them any more of the nations which Joshua


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left when he died.” (Jud. 2:20-21)

f) “I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you

were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor

cold, I will spit you out of my mouth……. Those whom I love, I reprove

and chastise. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.” (Rev. 3:16-19)

c. Israelite Tribes Oppressed by Gentile (Pagan) Nations Jud. 3 - 16

1) Pagan Nations Remaining in Promise Land Jud. 3:1-6

a) Philistines, Canaanites, Sidonians, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites

and Jebusites

b) Israelites Intermarry with Pagan Peoples – Serving their Gods

(Instead of Bringing Peace, these Alliances Brought Judgment,

Destruction & Oppression to Israel.)

2) Cycle of Rebellion, Oppression & Deliverance Throughout Period of Judges

a) People Disobey Law & Rebel Against the Lord

b) Lord Allows Pagan Nation(s) to Oppress those Tribe(s)

c) People Repent & Pray to Lord for Deliverance

d) Lord Raises Up Judges to Deliver those Tribe(s) from Oppression

(1) “Judges” are Charismatic Leaders Chosen by the Lord to Govern

Tribe(s) of Israel. The Lord Empowered Certain Judges to Deliver

Israel from Oppression. Some of these Judges were Contemporary.

e) Israel Lapses into Disobedience & Idolatry

3) Prefigures Churches & Christians Who are Oppressed by Sin & Idolatry

(Wealth, Power, Secular Humanism, Intellectualism, etc.)

Examples: Col. 2:4-8; 2 Tim. 2 & 3; Heb. 12; Rev. 2:18-29; Rev. 3:14-21

a) Christians Repent & Pray to Lord for Revival

b) Leaders Chosen & Anointed by Lord in Every Generation

(1) To Overthrow Oppression

(2) To Correct, Revive & Evangelize the Church

4) Israel’s Judges (Specifically Mentioned in Book of Judges)

a) Othniel Jud. 3:7-11

(1) Israelites Offend the Lord

(2) Aram Oppresses Israel 8 Years

(3) Israelites Cry Out to Lord

(4) Lord Raises Up Othniel

(5) Othniel Delivers & Judges Israel

(6) Peace for 40 Years Until Othniel Died

b) Ehud Jud. 3:12-30


(2) Moab, with Ammonites & Amalakites, Oppress Israel 18 Years


(4) Lord Raises Up Ehud

(5) Ehud Assassinates King of Moab, Defeats Moab & Delivers Israel

(6) Peace for 80 Years

c) Shamgar Jud. 3:31

(1) Delivers Israel from Philistine Oppression

d) Deborah Jud. 4 - 5


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(4) Prophetess Deborah Judges Israel

(5) Deborah Summons Barak to Lead Israeli Forces

(6) Deborah & Barak Deliver Israel

(7) Peace for 40 Years

e) Gideon (Jerubbaal) Jud. 6 - 8


(2) Midian Oppresses Israel 7 Years


Lord Sends a Prophet, Who Rebukes Israel for Abandoning Lord

(4) Angel of Lord Appears to Gideon & Appoints Him Israel’s Deliverer

(5) Gideon Defeats Coalition of Midian, Amalek & Kedemites

Lord Reduces Gideon’s Forces to 300 to Face an Enemy of Over

100,000 (Proving it was the Lord Who Brought Victory to Israel)

(6) Israel Wants Gideon to Rule as King

Gideon Replies: “I will not rule over you, nor shall my son rule

over you. The LORD must rule over you.” (Jud. 8:23)

(7) Peace for 40 Years During Gideon’s Lifetime

(8) Israel Falls into Apostasy after Gideon’s Death

f) Abimelech Presumes Office of King Jud. 9

(1) Abimelech Illegitimate Son of Gideon Jud. 8:30-31

(2) Abimelech Slaughters Gideon’s 70 Legitimate Sons

Only the Youngest, Jotham, Escapes

(3) Citizens of Shechem & Beth-millo Make Abimelech King

(Abimelech is an Illegitimate King of Israel - Not Being Appointed by

the Lord. Deut. 17:14-15)

(4) Jotham Prophesies Against Shechem, Beth-millo & Abimelech

(5) Abimelech Rules Israel 3 Years

(6) Citizens of Shechem Rebel Against Abimelech

(7) Abimelech Killed in Subduing Rebellion & Enforcing His Rule

(Ending 1st Attempt of a Monarchy in Israel)

g) Tola Judges Israel 23 Years Jud. 10:1-2

h) Jair Judges Israel 22 Years Jud. 10:3-5

i) Jephthah Jud. 10:6 – 12:7


(2) Ammonites Oppress Israel 18 Years


(4) Lord Rebukes Israel for Infidelity & Idolatry

(5) Israelites Repent, Submit to Lord & Destroy Idols

(6) Ammonites Gather for War with Israel

Jephthah Attempts to Advert War

(7) Spirit of Lord Comes Upon Jephthah

(8) Jephthah Defeats & Subjugates Ammonites

(9) Jephthah Defeats Ephraim in Inter-tribal Conflict

(10) Jephthah Judges Israel 6 Years

j) Ibzan Judges Israel 7 Years Jud. 12:8-10

k) Elon Judges Israel 10 Years Jud. 12:11-12

l) Abdon Judges Israel 8 Years Jud. 12:13-15


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m) Samson Jud. 13 - 16

(1) Israel Offends the Lord

(2) Philistines Oppress Israel 40 Years

(3) Samson - God’s Promised Deliverer Jud. 13

Angel of Lord Appears to Barren Wife of Manoah

- Announces She Will Bear a Son

- Son Shall be Consecrated to Lord as Nazirite from the

Womb: “…..no razor shall touch his head,…” (Jud. 13:5)

- Son will Deliver Israel from Philistine Oppression

Woman Conceives & Bears a Son – Names Him Samson

(4) Samson’s Exploits (Empowered by Lord) Jud. 14 – 15

Samson Kills a Lion with His Hands

Samson Kills 30 Philistines Takes their Garments to Pay a

Wager

Samson Catches 300 Foxes

- Ties Tails Together with Torch Between Each Pair

- Releases Foxes in Philistine Fields Burning Crops

Samson Repeatedly Slaughters Philistines

Fearful Judeans Bind Samson & Hand Him Over to Philistines

- Samson Breaks Binds & Slays 1,000 Philistines Using

Jawbone of an Ass

(5) Samson Judges Israel 20 Years Jud. 15:20 & Jud. 16:31b

(6) Samson’s Sin, Captivity & Final Victory Jud. 16

Samson Visits Harlot in Gaza & Ambushed by Philistines

- Tears Down Gate & Gateposts Quelling Ambush

Samson Falls in Love with Delilah

Delilah Deceives Samson into Revealing Source of His Strength

Delilah Shaves Off Samson’s Hair While He’s Asleep

(Violating His Nazirite Vow)

- Philistines Subdue & Capture Him

Philistines Gouge Out Samson’s Eyes & Take Him to Gaza

- Bind Him with Bronze Fetters & Put Him Grinding in Prison

Samson’s Hair Grows Back

Philistines Bring Samson to Pagan Temple to Mock Him

- He’s Put Between Two Supporting Columns

Samson Prays to Lord to Restore His Strength

Samson Pushes Columns Down Collapsing the Temple

- “Those he killed at his death were more than those he had

killed during his lifetime” (Jud. 16:30c)

d. Confusion in Israel Jud. 17 – 21

(Incidents Recorded to Show Israel’s Spiritual Condition.)

1) Spiritual Ignorance & Idolatry

a) Household Idolatry in Ephraim Jud. 17

(1) Micah’s Mother Makes Pagan Sanctuary in their House

(2) Micah Misappropriates a Levite as His Household Priest

b) Anarchy in Israel. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did

what he thought best.” (Jud. 17:6)

c) Migration of Tribe of Dan Jud. 18


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(Unable to Possess the Land Allotted by Lord. Jos. 19:40-48; Jud. 1:34)

(1) Confiscate Micah’s Household Idols & Levite to be their Tribal Priest

(2) Attack & Destroy City of Laish – Rebuild & Change Name to Dan

(3) Establish Idolatry as their Tribal Religion

(Dan Becomes a Center of Idolatry throughout Israel’s History)

2) Gross Immorality & Civil War Jud. 19 - 21

a) Horrific Crime in Benjamin City of Gibeah Jud. 19

(1) Corrupt Men Ravish a Visiting Levite’s Concubine, Killing Her

(2) Levite Graphically Informs Other Tribal Leaders of Crime

b) Civil War in Israel Jud. 20

(1) Israelites Annihilate Benjamin, 600 Men Escape to Desert

c) Restoration of Tribe of Benjamin Jud. 21

(1) Israelites Kill the People from Jabesh-gilead Taking 400 Maidens

Make Peace with Benjamin, Giving them Maidens as Wives

(2) Benjaminites Kidnap 200 Maidens from Shiloh to be their Wives

d) Anarchy Continues in Israel. “In those days there was no king in Israel;

everyone did what he thought best.” (Jud. 21:25)

3. Israel Wants a King 1 Sam. 1 - 8

a. Israel’s Final Judges 1 Sam. 1 – 7

Final Judges Reveal the 3 Offices of Messiah – Prophet, Priest & King (Judge)

The Prophet Samuel, Israel’s Last Anointed Judge, is a Type of John the Baptist

1) Priest Eli Judges Israel

a) Samuel’s Birth & Dedication to Lord 1 Sam. 1:1 – 2:11

(1) Elkanah's Pilgrimage to Shiloh (Site of Tabernacle)

Wife Hannah is Barren

- She Prays for a Son at the Tabernacle

- Vows to Give Him to Lord as Nazirite (Dedicated to Lord)

Priest Eli Hears Her, Agrees & Blesses Her

(2) Priest Zechariah Ministering in Temple Luke 1:5-22

Wife Elizabeth is Barren & Both are Elderly

Zechariah Offering Incense to Lord (Symbolic of Prayer)

Angel Gabriel Appears & Announces: “…… your prayer has

been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you

shall name him John.” (Luke 1:13)

- He Will be Dedicated to Lord as a Nazirite

(3) Hannah Conceives & Bears a Son

Names Her Son “Samuel” (Meaning “Name of God”)

(4) Elizabeth Conceives & Bears a Son Luke 1:23-25 & 57-66

Son Named “John”, as Instructed by Angel Gabriel

(5) Hannah Offers Samuel to Lord at Tabernacle

Presents Samuel to Priest Eli

- Eli Raises Samuel to Serve the Lord

Hannah Worships Lord in a Canticle 1 Sam. 2:1-10

(6) Zechariah Dedicates His Son to Lord Luke 1:67-80

Zechariah Worships Lord in a Canticle

- Prophesying the Coming Messiah

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Priest Zechariah Raises John to Serve the Lord

- John Raised in Priestly Home (Parents from House of Aaron)

b) Priest Eli’s Household 1 Sam. 2:12-26

(1) Eli’s Grown Sons are Wicked

(2) Eli Raises Samuel in House of Lord

Samuel Serves in Lord’s Presence

(3) Eli Unsuccessfully Rebukes His Sons

c) “Man of God” (Unnamed Prophet) Visits Eli 1 Sam. 2:27-36

(1) Man of God Reminds Eli of His Priestly Heritage

(Eli from House of Aaron - Tribe of Levi)

Called & Ordained to be Lord's Priests

(2) Man of God Rebukes Eli (Priest & Judge)

Tolerated His Sons’ Irreverence, Disobedience & Misuse of their

Priestly Office

Predicts Untimely & Violent Death of Eli's Family

(3) Man of God Delivers Lord's Oracle

Jesus Christ Fulfills Lord’s Oracle

House of Aaron will Not Continue in Perpetuity

Lord will Choose a Faithful & Eternal High Priest from Another

Tribe

o Jesus Chosen by God as Faithful High Priest. “…… Son though

he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered; and when he

was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all

who obey him, declared by God high priest according to the order

of Melchizedek (Not Aaron)” Heb. 5:1-10

o Jesus is from Tribe of Judah Matt. 1:1-16; Heb. 7:11-17

o Jesus’ Priesthood Replaces Order of Aaron Heb. 7:18-21

o Jesus is Eternal High Priest Heb. 7:22-28

House of Aaron will be Subject to Lord's Faithful High Priest

o House of Aaron Subject to Christ’s Priesthood

- All Creation (Including House of Aaron) Shall Kneel Before

Jesus & Confess that He is Lord Phil. 2:5-11

- House of Aaron Does Not Serve as Priests in Messiah’s

Kingdom, Only the House of Zadok Under Jesus’ Authority

as High Priest Ezek. 44:10-31

(4) Jesus is Messiah - High Priest, King of Kings & Supreme Judge

Rev. 19 & 20; Matt. 25:31-46

d) Lord's Revelation to Boy Samuel 1 Sam. 3:1-18

(1) Samuel Asleep in Tabernacle

(2) Lord Calls Samuel 3 Times, Waking Him Up

(3) Lord Reveals His Presence to Samuel

Condemns Eli’s Family (Confirming "Man of God's" Prophecy)

(4) Samuel Reveals Word of the Lord to Eli

Eli Accepts Lord's Judgment

(5) John Confronts Religious Authorities Matt. 3:7-10

“You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming

wrath? Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance…..”


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e) Samuel the Lord’s Prophet in Israel 1 Sam. 3:19-21

(1) Lord was with Samuel as He Grew Up

All His Words Verified & Fulfilled (Sign of a Prophet)

(2) All Israel Acknowledges Samuel as Lord’s Prophet

(3) Many Israelites Acknowledge John as Lord’s Prophet

Matt. 11:7-15; Matt. 21:23-27

f) Fulfillment of Lord’s Judgments of House of Eli 1 Sam. 4 – 6

(1) Philistines Attack Israel & Capture Ark of Covenant 1 Sam. 4

Eli's Sons Killed

Eli Dies Learning Ark Captured & Sons Killed

- Eli was 98 Years Old

- Eli Judged Israel 40 Years

Eli's Daughter-in-law Gives Birth & Dies

(2) Philistines Cursed Because of Ark 1 Sam. 5

(3) Philistines Return Ark of Covenant to Israel 1 Sam. 6

2) Samuel Appointed Judge of Israel 1 Sam. 7

a) Ark of Covenant Taken to House of Abinadab

b) Samuel Calls Israel to Repentance

(1) Israel Repents & Returns to Lord

(2) John Calls Israel to Repentance Matt. 3:1-12

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (Matt. 3:2)

- Messiah Jesus, the Lord’s Presence (Prefigured by the Ark of

the Covenant) is Among Them

Many Israelites Repent Acknowledging their Sins

c) Samuel Rallies Israel to Stop Philistine Invasion

(1) Samuel Implores Lord, Sacrificing Unweaned Lamb

(2) Lord Sends Loud Thunder

Throws Philistines into Confusion

Israel Routs & Pursues Philistines

(3) Samuel Sets Up Border Stone Between Israel & Philistia

Philistine Invasions Cease

d) Samuel Judges Israel the Remainder of His Life

(Overlapping the Reign of Israel’s First King)

b. Israel Asks for a King 1 Sam. 8

Israel was a Theocracy with the Lord their God Ruling Over them as King.

Israel Asks for a Human King to Rule Over them to be like the Gentile Nations.

1) Elders Request Samuel to Appoint a King

a) Samuel is Old

(Represents Ending of Old Covenant – John the Baptist its Last Prophet)

b) Samuel Appoints His Sons as Judges

(1) Sons Joel & Abijah Judge at Beer-sheba

Sons Unfaithful, Dishonest & Unjust

(2) Sons Represent Israel’s Hypocritical Authorities in Messiah’s Time

Matt. 23

c) Israel’s Elders Approach Samuel: “Now that you are old, and your sons do

not follow your example, appoint a king over us, as other (Gentile) nations

have, to judge us.” (1 Sam. 8:5)

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Matt. 2:1-6; Luke 2:25-32; Acts 1:6-7

(1) To Overthrow Domination of Nations (Rome)

(2) To Establish & Rule Kingdom of Israel

2) Samuel Displeased with Israel’s Request

a) Prays to the Lord

b) The Lord Answers Samuel (1 Sam. 8:7-9):

(1) “Grant the people’s every request. It is not you (Samuel, Prophet &

Judge) they reject, they are rejecting me (Lord God) as their King.”

(2) “As they have treated me constantly from the day I brought them up

from Egypt to this day, deserting me and worshiping strange gods, so

do they treat you too.

(3) “Now grant their request; but at the same time, warn them solemnly

and inform them of the rights of the king who will rule them.”

c) Lord Gave Israel His Son as King Luke 1:26-38

(1) Israel’s Elders Reject Him

John 1:6-13; Matt. 21:33-46; Matt. 26:57-68

3) Samuel Warns the People of Rights of a King

a) Delivers Lord’s Message to Israel

(1) “The rights of the king who will rule you will be as follows:

(1 Sam. 8:11)

He Will Conscript Your Sons for His Service

He Will Use Your Daughters as Servants

He Will Appropriate Your Crops & Vineyards for His Officials

He Will Tax Your Produce & Flocks

He Will Reduce You to Servitude

(2) John Warns Elders of Coming Righteous King (Judge) Matt. 3:7-12

“You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming

wrath? Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance.

“And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as

our father.’ For I tell you, God can raise up children to Abraham

from these stones.

“Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree

that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the

fire.

“I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one

(Messiah-King) who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am

not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy

Spirit and fire.

“His winnowing fan is in his hand. He will clear his threshing

floor and gather his wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn

with unquenchable fire.”

(3) “When this takes place, you will complain against the king whom

you have chosen, but on that day the LORD will not answer you.”

(1 Sam. 8:18)

(4) Elders Complain & Conspire Against Lord’s King John 11:45-54

4) Israel’s Response

a) People Ignore Samuel’s Warnings: “Not so! There must be a king over

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b) People Insist on a King: “We too must be like other nations, with a king

to rule us and to lead us in warfare and fight our battles.” (1 Sam. 8:20)

5) Samuel Seeks the Lord Again

a) Lord Answers Samuel: “Grant their request and appoint a king to rule

them.” (1 Sam. 8:22a)

6) Samuel Orders People to Return to their Homes

(Awaiting the Lord to Choose a King, as Required by Law. Deut. 17:14-15)

7) John Testifies that Jesus is Messiah-King John 1:19-34; John 3:22-30

a) “The next day he (John the Baptist) saw Jesus coming toward him and

said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He

is the one of whom I said, “A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of

me because he existed before me.’” (John 1:29-30)

b) “I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from the sky and remain upon

him……. Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”

(John 1:32-34)

Comments. The people’s request for a king was premature. They did not know the will of the Lord as

revealed through scriptures. They did not sufficiently trust the Lord, nor were they willing to wait for the

revelation and unfolding of God’s plan for a King of Israel:

1) The Lord’s king had to be chosen and anointed in God’s perfect time and on God’s agenda, not the

peoples’.

2) The king had to come from the Tribe of Judah, as prophesied by Jacob (Israel) (Gen. 49:8-12), be a

direct lineage to and ending with the promised Messiah.

3) The king could not be appointed until 10 generations passed from Judah’s incestuous relations and

resulting posterity (Gen. 38 & Deut. 23:3). (Even though this sin predated the Law by centuries, our

sovereign, omniscient and eternal Lord God honored His Law.)

4) The king had to have certain inner qualities (i.e. a man after God’s own heart) that foreshadowed

the promised Messiah. The king had to perform certain accomplishments that would be completed

and fulfilled by Messiah - King of Kings.

Jesus of Nazareth is the Lord’s God’s Revelation of Himself as Messiah – Prophet, Priest & King.

“The Father and I are one.” (John 10:30). “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9c).

C. Saul First King of Israel 1 Sam. 9 – 31

King Saul’s Reign Foreshadows the Transition of Lord’s Kingdom/Nation from the Old

Covenant to the New Covenant, from Legal Observance of the Law to the Spirit of Law &

Grace (Rom. 7 & 8). It Reveals Failure of the Law to Bring Salvation to Mankind, Giving

Way to the Righteous Rule of God (Rom. 2 & 3).

Prophet Samuel is a Type of John the Baptist - the Last Prophet Under Old Covenant.

1. Saul Anointed as King 1 Sam. 9 – 10

King Saul is a Representation of Israel Living Under the Old Covenant During Christ’s

First Advent. {King Saul Represents a Pseudo-Messiah, i.e. the Type of Messiah that

Israel’s Ruling Class Wanted When Jesus Ministered on Earth.}

The Prophet Samuel Follows the Lord’s Word Precisely as He Appoints, Anoints,

Confirms and Instructs Israel’s First King.

John the Baptist Follows the Lord’s Instructions, as He Baptizes People Looking for the

Lord to Reveal His Holy Anointed One – Messiah: “……the one (Lord God) who sent

me to baptize with water told me, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and

remain, he is the one who will baptize with the holy Spirit.’” (John 1:33)


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a. Saul, Son of Kish, from Tribe of Benjamin 1 Sam. 9

Benjamin the Last Son of Jacob (Israel)

1) Kish Sends Saul to Find & Retrieve Loss Asses

a) Unable to Find Asses they Seek Advice from Seer (Prophet Samuel)

2) Lord had Previously Revealed to Samuel His Choice for King

3) Samuel Meets Saul

a) Samuel Sees Saul

(1) Lord Confirms His Choice for King

b) Samuel Greets Saul at City Gate

(1) Saul Asks Samuel to Direct Him to Seer

(2) Samuel Answers: “I am the seer. Go up ahead of me to the high place

(Place of Sacrifice) and eat with me today. In the morning, before

dismissing you, I will tell you whatever you wish….Whom does

Israel desire ardently if not you and your father’s family?” (1 Sam.

9:19-20)

(3) Saul Replies in Astonishment: “Am I not a Benjaminite, of one of the

smallest tribes of Israel, and is not my clan the least among the clans

of the tribe of Benjamin? Why say such things to me?” (1 Sam. 9:21)

(4) John Greets Jesus of Nazareth at Jordan River Matt. 3:13-15

Recognizes Jesus’ Purity & Authority. “I need to be baptized by

you, and yet you are coming to me?”

c) Samuel Takes Saul to Place of Sacrifice

John Declares Jesus as Lord’s Holy & Perfect Sacrifice: “Behold, the

Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John 1:29

(1) Places Him at Head of His Guests

(2) Gives Him a Select Portion of Food

(3) Dines with Him

(4) Returns to City & Provides Accommodations for Saul that Night

d) Samuel Escorts Saul to City Gate in Morning

b. Samuel Privately Anoints Saul as King 1 Sam. 10:1-8

1) Pours Oil on Saul’s Head & Kisses Him

2) Proclaims Saul King of Israel

3) Prophesies Signs Confirming Lord’s Anointing

4) John Baptizes Jesus of Nazareth Matt. 3:16-17

a) Spirit of Lord Descends Upon Jesus Anointing Him as Messiah

c. Samuel’s Prophesied Signs are Fulfilled 1 Sam. 10:9-13

1) Lord Gives Saul a New Heart

2) Spirit of Lord Falls on Saul

3) Saul Enters into Prophetic State

4) Jesus, Anointed as True Messiah, Fulfills John’s Prophecies

Matt. 3:11-12; John 1:29-34

d. Saul Returns Home 1 Sam. 10:14-16

1) Says Nothing About the Kingship

2) Jesus Returns Home & Proclaims Himself Messiah Luke 4:14-30

e. Samuel Publicly Selects Saul from Among People 1 Sam. 10:17-27

1) Samuel Calls an Assembly of Israel

2) All Tribes & Families Stand Before Lord

a) Each Tribe Comes Forward & Benjamin is Chosen

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(1) Saul, Son of Kish, is Chosen

3) Samuel Presents Saul to People as Lord’s Chosen King

a) People Shout: “Long live the king!” (1 Sam. 10:24)

4) Samuel Explains Law of Royalty to Israel

(See Section A.3.b “Office of King” Above. Deut. 17:14-20)

5) Dismisses the People

a) Saul Returns Home Accompanied by Warriors

b) Certain Men Complain: “How can this fellow save us?” (1 Sam. 10:27)

2. Saul Confirmed & Established as King of Israel 1 Sam. 11 - 12

a. Saul Leads Israel to Victory Over Ammonites 1 Sam. 11:1-11

Symbolic of Messiah’s Victory Over Sin, Disease & Forces of Evil

Matt. 4:23-25; Matt. 8:14-17; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 7:11-15; John 11:1-44

b. People Accept Saul as King 1 Sam. 11:12-15

Symbolic of the Many Controversies Among People Over Messiah

Matt. 21:42-46; Luke 7:16-17; Luke 9:51-56; John 7:11-13; John 12:42-43

1) People Say to Samuel: “Who questioned whether Saul should rule over us?

Hand over the men and we will put them to death.”

2) Saul Interrupts: “No man is to be put to death this day, for today the LORD has

saved Israel.”

3) Samuel Says to People: “Come, let us go to Gilgal to inaugurate the kingdom

there……”

4) Israelites Proceed to Gilgal

a) Saul Made King in the Lord’s Presence

c. Samuel Inaugurates Israel’s Monarchy 1 Sam. 12

Samuel, as Ruling Judge of Israel, Establishes Israel’s Monarchy Transferring All

Governing Authority to the King.

John Baptizes Messiah, Anointing Him for Ministry. Messiah-King Inaugurates &

Secures His Kingdom by His Sacrifice, Death & Resurrection

1) Samuel Calls an Assembly in Presence of the Lord

2) Samuel Addresses Israelites

a) He Granted Israel’s Request for a King. “……“I have set a king over you

and now the king is your leader.” (1 Sam. 12:1-2a)

(1) Turning Over Governing Authority to King

(2) John the Baptist Acquiesces His Authority to Messiah: “He (Messiah)

must increase; I must decrease” John 3:30

b) He Judged Israel Honestly with Integrity

(1) Messiah’s Tribute to John the Baptist Matt. 11:7-15

“Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been

none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of

heaven is greater than he” (Matt. 11:11)

c) He Reminds People of Lord’s Faithfulness & Mercy

(1) Yet Israel Asked for a King

d) He Exhorts & Warns Israel & its King(s)

(1) Lord Granted Their Request for a King

Revere & Worship the Lord

Obey the Lord’s Commands

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Disobey & Rebel Against Lord - Lord Will Judge & Destroy You

(2) Messiah Remains Faithful to Lord God, Fulfilling Law & Prophets

Matt. 5:17-18; Matt. 17:1-8; John 12:20-36

(3) Demonstrates the Lord’s Displeasure

Announces He Will Call for Unseasonable Storm. “Thus you will

see and understand how greatly the LORD is displeased that you

have asked for a king.” (1 Sam. 12:17)

Sudden Unseasonable Storm Occurs at Samuel’s Command

Nature Unleashed at Messiah’s Death Matt. 27:45-54

3) Samuel Offers Assistance as Advisor & Intercessor to Israel & Their King

(Retaining His Office of Prophet) 1 Sam. 12:19-25

a) Samuel Warns Israel: “…… If instead you continue to do evil, both you

and your king shall perish.”

3. King Saul’s Reign 1 Sam. 13 – 31

The Lord is the Commander of Israel’s Kings.

As Prophet, Samuel is the Lord’s Spokesman to King Saul.

Jesus of Nazareth is Both Messiah-King & Messiah-Prophet

Saul’s Reign is a Spiritual Perspective of Israel’s Struggle Under the Old Covenant

During its Fulfillment & Transition to the New Covenant It Foreshadows Israel’s

Struggles with Jewish Religious Laws (God’s Law Expanded & Embellished by Man’s

Legalism, Traditions & Practices), Sin, Human Ambition & Pride; with the Purity,

Righteousness and Authority of their Messiah (Son of God)

{King Saul is a Type of Jewish Authorities During Messiah’s Life & Ministry on Earth.}

Prophet Samuel is a Type of John the Baptist.

[Saul’s Son Jonathan is a Type of Jewish Believers/Followers of Jesus as Messiah.]

David is a Type of Messiah Jesus at His First Coming.

a. Saul Commander of the Lord’s People (Israel) 1 Sam. 13 - 15

1) Saul’s Campaigns Against Philistines 1 Sam. 13 & 1 Sam.14:1-46

Philistines Represent the Power of Sin

a) Saul Divides Israeli Troops between Himself & Son Jonathan

(1) {Saul’s Troops Represent Jewish Authorities - Pharisees, Sadducees

& Scribes – Who Reject Jesus as Messiah}

(2) [Jonathan’s Troops Represent Jewish Believers in Messiah Jesus]

b) Jonathan Overthrows Philistine Garrison

(1) [Jewish Believers Given Authority to Overthrow the Forces of Evil.

Matt. 10; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 10:1-22]

c) Philistines Assemble for Battle at Michmash

d) Saul Assembles Israeli Troops Nearby at Gilgal

(1) Wait for Samuel to Offer Sacrifices & Determine Lord’s Counsel

(2) Saul Presumptuously Offers Sacrifices Without Samuel

{Represents Jewish Authorities’ Disobedience to the Intent & Spirit

of the Law. Matt. 5:17-20; Matt. 23; John 5:41-47}

Samuel Arrives Afterwards & Asks Saul: “What have you

done?” (1 Sam. 13:11)

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(3) Samuel Reproves Saul

“You have been foolish! Had you kept the command the LORD

your God gave you, the LORD would now establish your

kingship in Israel as lasting; but as things are, your kingdom

shall not endure.

“The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart and has

appointed him commander of his people, because you broke the

LORD’S command.” (1 Sam. 13:13-14)

(4) John the Baptist Reproves Israel’s Authorities

Secular Ruler – King Herod Mark 6:17-20

Religious Rulers Matt. 3:7-12

- You Broke the Lord’s Command (Law). “You brood of

vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance…….”

- Your Kingdom Shall Not Endure. “Even now the ax lies at

the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that does not bear

good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

- Lord Appoints Another Commander of His People. “….. the

one (Messiah) who is coming after me (John) is mightier

than I…… He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.

His (Messiah’s) winnowing fan is in his hand. He will clear

his threshing floor (Judgment) and gather his wheat into his

barn [Believers in Messiah], but the chaff {Unbelievers} he

will burn with unquenchable fire.”

- A Man After God’s Own Heart (Messiah God’s Only Son)

e) Philistines Invade, Subdue & Disarm Israel

{Sin Invades Hearts of Jewish Authorities when Confronted with Messiah,

Spiritually Disarming them. John 3:14-21; John 15:22-25}

f) Jonathan’s Victory Over Philistines 1 Sam. 14:1-23

[Represents Victories of Messiah’s Followers Over Sin]

g) King Saul’s Presumptuous Oath

King Swears an Oath Without Consulting the Lord or His Prophet

{Symbolic of the Presumptuous Claims by Israel’s Elite in Jesus’ Day.

Matt. 3:9-10; John 8:21-59}

(1) Saul’s Oath: “Cursed be the man who takes food before evening,

before I am able to avenge myself on my enemies.” (1 Sam. 14:24)

(2) Jonathan, Returning from Battle, Unknowingly Violates King’s Oath

[Symbolic of Jesus’ Followers Who Unknowingly Violate Many

Jewish Traditions. Mark 7:1-23]

“Jonathan, who had not heard that his father had put the people

under oath, thrust out the end of the staff he was holding and

dipped it into the honey. Then he raised it to his mouth and his

eyes lit up.” (1 Sam. 14:27)

A Soldier Tells Jonathan of King’s Oath

Jonathan Recognizes its Folly: “My father brings trouble to the

land. Look how bright my eyes are from this small taste of honey

I have had. What is more, if the people had eaten freely today of

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by now have been the greater for it?” (1 Sam. 14:29-30)

Spiritual Perspective. Honey is often used in Scripture to represent the Lord’s Revelation / Wisdom (e.g.

Psa. 119:97-104; Prov. 24:13-14). When Jonathan put his staff (Symbol of His Authority as Crown

Prince), into the honey and ate it, his eyes were “lit up / brightened” giving him insight into the Lord’s

will concerning His chosen King. Jonathan later recognizes David as the Lord’s Chosen King, whom he

protected, supported and established a pact.

(3) As Jonathan’s Eyes were Brightened by Eating Honey; So, Our

Spiritual Eyes are Open by Receiving Jesus Christ into Our Lives.

Prerequisite of Spiritual Sight / Revelation. “Amen, amen, I say

to you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born

from above.” John 3:3

Jesus is the Light of the World. “I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the

light of life.” John 8:12

Spiritual Blindness of Unbelievers. “This is why I speak to them

in parables, because ‘they look but do not see and hear but do

not listen or understand.’ Isaiah’s prophecy (Isa. 6:9-10) is

fulfilled in them, which says: ‘You shall indeed hear but not

understand you shall indeed look but never see. Gross is the

heart of this people, they will hardly hear with their ears, they

have closed their eyes, lest they see with their eyes and hear with

their ears and understand with their heart and be converted, and

I heal them.’” Matt. 13:13-15

Jesus Illuminates Our Spiritual Eyes & Understanding. “But

blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because

they hear. Amen, I say to you, many prophets and righteous

people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear

what you hear but did not hear it.” Matt. 13:16-17

Jesus Chastises Unbelieving Religious Leaders

- “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken

away from you and given to a people that will produce its

fruit.” Matt. 21:43

- “Woe to you, blind guides,…… Blind fools,…… You blind

ones,…… Blind Pharisee,……” Matt. 23:16-26

(4) Jonathan Accused of Breaking King’s Oath {Symbolic of Jewish

Leaders’ Persecution of Early Church. Acts 5:17-18}

Saul Sentences Jonathan to Death

(Condemning His Royal Successor)

Saul’s Soldiers Rescue Jonathan

[Angels Rescue Early Church Leaders. Acts 5:19-21]

Saul Gives Up His Pursuit of Philistines {Loosing Lord’s Favor}

2) Saul’s Wars & Victories 1 Sam. 14:47-48

a) Saul Leads Successful Campaigns Against Moab, Ammon, Aram, King of

Zobah & Philistines

b) Philistines War with Israel Throughout Saul’s Reign 1 Sam. 14:52

3) Saul’s Royal Family 1 Sam. 14:49-51

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(Amalek Represents Evil & Sin Obstructing the Kingdom of God.)

a) Lord Commands Saul to Attack & Destroy (Purge) Amalek

(1) Samuel Delivers Lord’s Command to King Saul 1 Sam. 15:1-3

“…… This is what the LORD of hosts has to say: ‘I will punish

what Amalek did to Israel when he barred his way as he was

coming up from Egypt. (Re: Ex. 17:8-14)

“Go, now, attack Amalek, and deal with him and all that he has

under the ban. Do not spare him, but kill men and women,

children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and asses.’”

b) Saul’s Army Attacks & Destroys Amalekites

(1) Takes Amalekite King Agag Prisoner

(King Agag Represents Satan, Commander of Forces of Evil)

(2) Troops Take Valuables & Livestock as Booty

c) Samuel Reproves Saul

(1) Lord Says to Samuel: “I regret having made Saul king, for he has

turned from me and has not kept my command.” (1 Sam. 15:11)

(2) Samuel Rebukes Saul for Not Purging Amalek

Samuel Confronts Saul: “…… The LORD anointed you king of

Israel and sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and put the sinful

Amalekites under a ban of destruction. Fight against them until

you have exterminated them.’ Why then have you disobeyed the

LORD?” (1 Sam.15:17-19)

Saul Justifies His Actions: “I did indeed obey the LORD and

fulfill the mission on which the LORD sent me. I have brought

back Agag, and I have destroyed Amalek under the ban. But from

the spoil the men took sheep and oxen, the best of what had been

banned, to sacrifice to the LORD their God….” (1 Sam. 15:20-21)

Samuel Responds:

- “Does the LORD so delight in holocausts and sacrifices as

in obedience to the command of the LORD? Obedience is

better than sacrifice, and submission than the fat of rams.

- “For a sin like divination is rebellion, and presumption is the

crime of idolatry. (Abominations to the Lord)

- “Because you have rejected the command of the LORD, he,

too, has rejected you as ruler.” (1 Sam. 15:22-23)

(3) John the Baptist Testifies that Jesus is Lord’s Holy Anointed One:

“Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.” John 1:34

Where Saul Disobeyed the Lord by Failing to Purge Amalek,

Intending to Offer Presumptuous Sacrifices; Messiah Jesus

Totally Obeys Father God, Completely Destroying the Forces of

Evil & Offering Himself as a Holy & Perfect Sacrifice Acceptable

to the Lord. Heb. 5:7-10; Heb. 7:22-28; Heb. 10:1-18

Where Lord Took Kingdom Away from Saul; Father God Exalts

Messiah Jesus as Eternal King of Kings. Phil. 2:5-11; Heb. 1:1-4

d) King Saul Asks Forgiveness (As King)

(1) Saul Asks Samuel: “I have sinned, for I have disobeyed the command

of the LORD and your instructions……. Now forgive my sin, and

return with me, that I may worship the LORD.” (1 Sam. 15:24-25)


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(2) Samuel Refuses & Turns to Leave Saul

(3) Saul Grabs & Tears Samuel’s Mantle (Symbol of Prophet’s

Anointing)

Foreshadows King Herod Beheading John the Baptist, Tearing

Lord’s Prophet Away from Israel. Matt. 14:6-11; Mark 6:22-28

- Unknowingly Opening the Way for the Fullness of Messiah’s

Ministry to be Revealed

(4) Samuel Responds: “The LORD has torn the Kingdom of Israel from

you {Israel’s Ruling Class} this day, and has given it to a neighbor

(Messiah Son of David) of yours, who is better than you…....”

(1 Sam. 15:28-29) (Predicting the Coming of Messiah-King)

(5) Saul Continues to Plead with Samuel

e) Samuel Returns with Saul

(1) Saul Worships the Lord (Saul Personally Forgiven)

f) Samuel Kills King Agag (Completing Lord’s Command)

(1) John Announces Messiah Who Destroys Sin, Satan & Forces of Evil

John 1:29-34

g) Samuel Departs from Saul

(1) Samuel & Saul Never See Each Other Again

(2) Samuel Grieves Over Saul

b. King Saul & David (The Lord’s Anointed) 1 Sam. 16 – 30

Foreshadows the Struggle Between Israel’s Ruling Class & Israel’s Holy Anointed

One (Jesus the Messiah)

1) David Chosen by Lord to be King of Israel 1 Sam. 16:1-13

David is a Type of Messiah Jesus at His First Coming

a) The Lord Says to Samuel:

(1) “How long will you grieve for Saul, whom I have rejected as king of

Israel? Fill your horn with (Anointing) oil (Symbol of Holy Spirit),

and be on your way. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I

have chosen my king from among his sons.” (1 Sam. 16:1)

The Lord Instructs John the Baptist: “On whomever you see the Spirit

come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the holy

Spirit.” John 1:33

(a) Jesse from Tribe of Judah 1 Chron. 2:2-15

Jesus of Nazareth from the Tribe of Judah, Lineage of Jesse

Matt. 1:1-16

(b) Jacob’s Ancient Prophecy Over Judah Gen. 49:8-12

“You, Judah, shall your brothers (Tribes of Israel) praise —

your hand on the neck of your enemies (David Victorious

Over Israel’s Enemies) (Jesus Victorious Over All Forces of

Evil); the sons of your father (Jacob/Israel) shall bow down to

you. (All Israel Will Bow Before David as their King.)

o Jesus of Nazareth Ordained as Messiah - King of Israel

- Announced Before His Birth. “Behold, you (Mary) will

conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall

name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son

of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the

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of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no

end.’” Luke 1:31-33

- Confessed Before Jewish Court. “…… the high priest said

to him, ‘I order you to tell us under oath before the living

God whether you are the Messiah, the Son of God.’ Jesus

said to him in reply, ‘You have said so. But I tell you:

From now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the

right hand of the Power and ‘coming on the clouds of

heaven.’” Matt. 26:63-64

- Confessed Before Roman Governor. “Now Jesus stood

before the governor, and he questioned him, ‘Are you the

king of the Jews?’ Jesus said, ‘You say so’” Matt. 27:11

- Enthroned in Heaven. “…When he had accomplished

purification from sins, he took his seat at the right hand of

the Majesty on high, …..” Heb. 1:1-4

o All Israel Will Bow Before their Messiah-King

- Jews Who Accepted Jesus as Messiah During His Earthly

Ministry & Throughout the Church Age

- At His Second Coming. “I will pour out on the house of

David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem (Israelites) a

spirit of grace and petition; and they shall look on him

whom they have thrust through (Messiah Jesus

Crucified), and they shall mourn for him as one mourns

for an only son (Promised Messiah)……” Zech. 12:10

- With All Creation. “….. at the name of Jesus every knee

should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under

the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is

Lord to the glory of God the Father.” Phil. 2:10-11

“Judah, like a lion’s whelp, you have grown up on prey, my

son. He crouches like a lion recumbent, the king of beasts

(Gentile Nations) —who would dare rouse him? (Lion from

the Tribe of Judah)

o Messiah Jesus is the Lion from the Tribe of Judah

- Vision of Jesus in Heaven. “…..The lion of the tribe of

Judah (Referring to Jesus, Who Appears from Throne of

God), the root of David, has triumphed (Conquered Sin &

Death), enabling him to open the scroll with its seven

seals (Deed to the Earth).” Rev. 5:5

o Messiah Jesus is “King of Beasts” (Whole Earth). “The

LORD shall become king over the whole earth..…”

Zech. 14:9

“The scepter shall never depart from Judah, or the mace from

between his legs, While tribute is brought to him, and he

receives the people’s homage. (Israel’s Everlasting Dynasty)

o Messiah – Son of God’s Everlasting Throne. “……when he

leads the first-born into the world, he says: ..…‘Your throne,

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scepter of your kingdom (‘The Scepter Shall Never Depart

from Judah’). You loved justice and hated wickedness;

therefore God (God the Son), your God (Father God),

anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions

(Subservient Kings)’ Heb. 1:6-9

o Messiah Jesus’ Conquest of Earth. “Out of his mouth came a

sharp sword to strike the nations. He will rule them with an

iron rod (‘Mace from Between His Legs’), and he himself will

tread out in the wine press the wine of the fury and wrath of

God the almighty. He has a name written on his cloak and on

his thigh, ‘King of kings and Lord of lords’ Rev. 19:15-16

o Messiah’s Universal Rule

- Tribute Brought to Him. “For the riches of the sea

(Gentile Nations) shall be emptied out before you, the

wealth of nations shall be brought to you.” Isa. 60:5b

- Receives People’s Homage. “At that time they will call

Jerusalem the LORD’S throne; there all nations will be

gathered together to honor the name of the LORD at

Jerusalem ……” Jer. 3:17

“He tethers his donkey to the vine, his purebred ass to the

choicest stem. In wine he washes his garments his robe in the

blood of grapes (Alluding to Sacramental Sacrifice).

o Fulfilled by Messiah Jesus at His First Advent

- He Tethers His Donkey to the Vine. Jesus Leaves the

Donkey Used for His Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

(“Choicest Stem”) in Israel (“Vine”), While He Offers

Himself as a Sacrifice for Sin.

- In Wine He Washes his Garments. Image of Jesus’

Sacrifice – His Blood Stained Garments

- His Robe in the Blood of Grapes. Symbolizes the Holy

Eucharist. “Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it

to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you, for this is my

blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of

many for the forgiveness of sins.’” Matt. 26:27-28

“His eyes are darker than wine (Piercing Eyes Seeing into

Hearts of Men) and his teeth are whiter than milk (White/Pure

Teeth Speaking Only Truth).”

(Like David, Messiah Jesus is a ‘Man After God’s Heart’)

o Messiah Jesus – Righteous Judge (Responsibility of a King).

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels

with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the

nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate

them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep

from the goats.…” Matt. 25:31-45

(c) Jesse’s Sons are 10th Generation from Judah’s Incest

Gen. 38, Deut. 23:3

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(Gal. 4:1-7); 10th

Generation After His Ancestor Zerubbabel

Rebuilds the Temple Ezra 3 – 6; Matt. 1:13-16

(2) Samuel Fearful of King Saul. “How can I go? Saul will hear of it and

kill me.” (1 Sam. 16:2a)

(3) Lord Instructs Samuel: (1 Sam. 16:2b-3)

(a) “Take a heifer along and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the

LORD.’

Foreshadows Sacrifice Offered at Messiah Jesus’

Consecration Ex. 13:2 & 12; Lev. 12:18; Luke 2:22-24

(b) “Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I myself will tell you what to do;

you are to anoint for me the one I point out to you.”

Foreshadows Lord’s Revelation of Messiah to Simeon

Luke 2:25-32

b) Samuel Visits Bethlehem

Prefigures John’s Baptismal Ministry

(1) Elders Fearful: “Is your visit peaceful, O seer?” (1 Sam. 16:4c)

(a) Israel’s Elders Distrust & Herod Fears John the Baptist

Matt. 3:7-12; John 1:19-28; Mark 6:20

(2) Samuel: “Yes! I have come to sacrifice to the LORD…”(1 Sam. 16:5)

(a) Simeon’s Prophecy at Jesus’ Consecration. “Behold, this child

(Jesus) is destined for the fall (Those Who Reject Him) and rise

(Those Who Accept Him) of many in Israel, and to be a sign that

will be contradicted (His Cross) - and you (Mary) yourself a

sword will pierce (Personal Grief & Mourning) - so that the

thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:33-35

(b) Invites Elders to Cleanse Themselves & Join Banquet

(c) Invites Jesse & Sons to Cleanse Themselves & Join Sacrifice

(d) John Invites People to Repent & be Baptized Matt. 3:1-6

(3) Jesse Presents Each of His Sons to Samuel

(a) Lord Rejects Them All: “……Not as man sees does God see,

because man sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the

heart” (1 Sam. 16:7)

John Symbolically Presents Sons of Jacob (Israel) Before the

Lord in Baptism – The Lord Rejects Them All as Messiah

(b) Samuel Asks Jesse: “Are these all the sons you have?”

Echoing Prophets of Old & John Looking for the Lord’s

Promised One (Messiah) Matt. 13:16-17; John 1:29-33

(c) Jesse Answers: “There is still the youngest, who is tending the

sheep.”

Prefigures Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10

(d) Samuel Says to Jesse: “Send for him; we will not begin the

sacrifice banquet until he arrives here.”

The Lord’s (Sacrificial) Supper Can Not Begin Until Messiah

Arrives 1 Cor. 11:23-26

(e) Jesse’s Youngest Son (David) Presented to Samuel

David a Ruddy, Handsome Youth

Jesus Comes to John to be Baptized Matt. 3:13

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(1 Sam. 16:11-12)

John Discerns Jesus is the Lord’s Holy One Matt. 3:14

(4) Samuel Anoints David to be King of Israel

John Baptizes Jesus of Nazareth Matt. 3:15

(a) Spirit of the Lord Rushes Upon David

(b) Spirit of God Descends Upon Jesus. “After Jesus was baptized,

he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened

(for him), and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove

(and) coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens,

saying, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’”

Matt. 3:16-17

Jesus of Nazareth is Chosen as the Lord’s Holy Anointed

One (Messiah)

(c) John’s Testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from

the sky and remain upon him (Jesus of Nazareth). I did not know

him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On

whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the

one who will baptize with the holy Spirit.’ Now I have seen and

testified that he is the Son of God.” John 1:32-34

2) David Summoned into King Saul’s Service 1 Sam. 16:14-23

Prefigures Jesus Being Called into Lord’s Service Isa. 62:1-2; Luke 4:16-21

a) Saul’s Spiritual Condition

(1) Spirit of Lord had Departed Saul (Result of Disobedience)

(2) God Sent Him a Tormenting Spirit (To Bring Repentance)

(3) {Symbolic of Spiritual Condition of Israel’s Elite in Jesus’ Time}

John’s Rebuke & Call to Repentance Matt. 3:7-12

Jesus’ Call to Repentance: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven

is at hand.” Matt. 4:17

Jesus Chastises Unrepentant Authorities Matt. 23

- “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the

chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things

whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example.

For they preach but they do not practice.” (Matt. 23:2-3)

b) Servants Tell Saul that David, Son of Jesse, is a Skillful Harpist

(1) “…… Moreover, the LORD is with him.” (1 Sam. 16:18)

c) Saul Summons David

d) David Plays the Harp & Sings Psalms for Saul

(1) Relieving Him from Tormenting Spirit

(2) Jesus’ Presence Brings Deliverance & Healing Matt. 12:22-23

e) Saul Promotes David as His Armor-bearer

(1) Jesus Bears the Law All His Life (Personal & Ministerial) - Obeying

All its Precepts Matt. 5:17-20

3) David & Goliath 1 Sam. 17

Foreshadows Jesus’ Confrontation with Satan in Wilderness of Temptation

Matt. 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13

a) Philistine & Israeli Armies Draw Up Battle Formations on Opposite Hills

Philistines Represent Demonic Forces (Sin, Disease, Oppression, etc.) that

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b) Philistines Send Out a Champion, Named Goliath

Goliath Represents Satan – Champion of Sin & Evil

(1) Giant from Gath in Full Armor & Weaponry

(2) Skilled & Experienced Warrior

c) Goliath Challenges Israel

Satan Challenges, Taunts & Tempts Israel (God’s Chosen Nation)

(1) Satan’s Challenge: “……Choose one of your men (i.e. Lord’s

Chosen / Anointed One), and have him come down to me. If he beats

me in combat and kills me, we will be your vassals; but if I beat him

and kill him, you shall be our vassals and serve us.”

(2) Satan’s Boast: “I defy the ranks of Israel today. Give me a man and

let us fight together.” (1 Sam. 17:8-10)

d) King Saul & Israeli Troops Terror-stricken

{Israel Intimidated & Enticed by Satan. John 8:39-47}

(1) Goliath Taunts Israel 40 Days

(2) Represents Jesus (Lord’s Champion) Being Tempted in the

Wilderness 40 Days

e) David Brings Provisions to Israel’s Camp

(1) Jesus Brings Provisions (Gifts) to Israel

Physical Bread to Sustain Them in BattleJohn 6:1-15

Spiritual Bread to Bring Them unto Eternal Life John 6:25-71

(2) David Overhears Goliath Insulting Israel

(3) David’s Response: “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine……, that he

should insult the armies of the living God?” (1 Sam. 17:26)

(Circumcision Sign of God’s Covenant)

(Insulting Israel’s Army Insults the Lord their God)

(4) Soldiers Saying: “…… If anyone should kill him, the king would give

him great wealth, and his daughter as well, and would grant

exemption to his father’s family in Israel.” (1 Sam. 17:25)

f) David Offers to Fight the Philistine

(1) David Speaks to King Saul: “Let your majesty not lose courage. I am

at your service to go and fight this Philistine.” (1 Sam. 17:32)

(2) God the Son Offers to be the Lord’s Champion. “……when he came

into the world, he said: ‘Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but

a body you prepared for me; holocausts and sin offerings you took no

delight in. Then I said, “As is written of me in the scroll, Behold, I

come to do your will, O God.’” Heb. 10:5-7

(3) King Saul Rejects David’s Offer

David an Inexperienced Youth

{Israel’s Rulers Reject Jesus’ Offer. John 7:47-49}

(4) David Convinces Saul:

“Your servant used to tend his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion

or bear came to carry off a sheep from the flock, I would go after

it and attack it and rescue the prey from its mouth. If it attacked

me, I would seize it by the jaw, strike it, and kill it. (Jesus, the

Good Shepherd, Protects His Father’s Flock. John 10:11-18)

“Your servant has killed both a lion and a bear, and this

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insulted the armies of the living God.” (Represents God the Son’s

Intervention throughout History of Israel)

“The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the

bear, will also keep me safe from the clutches of this Philistine.”

(God the Father Will Give Jesus Victory) (1 Sam. 17:35-37a)

(5) Saul Accepts: “Go! the LORD will be with you.” (1 Sam. 17:37b)

{By Accepting David’s Offer, Saul Sends David to a Certain Death}

Israel’s Rulers Plot Against Jesus, Sending Him to a Certain Death

John 11:45-54

Sanhedrin’s Fear. “….What are we going to do? This man (Jesus)

is performing many signs. If we leave him alone, all will believe in

him, and the Romans (Uncircumcised Pagans Like the Philistines)

will come and take away both our land and our nation.”

High Priest’s Rule. “….. it is better for you that one man should

die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may not

perish.” (John 11:47-50)

g) David Prepares for Battle

(1) Saul Dresses David in His Armor with His Sword

Armor & Weapons Too Cumbersome for David

o Law Too Cumbersome to Destroy Satan Heb. 10:1-4

(2) David Removes Armor: “I cannot go in these, because I have never

tried them before.” (1 Sam. 17:39c)

(3) David Takes His Staff (Symbol of Authority) & Sling

Selects 5 Stones from Wadi & Puts them in His Shepherd’s Bag

o Jesus Begins His Ministry as Good Shepherd by being Baptized

h) David Confronts Goliath

(1) Goliath Advances Toward David

Mocks & Curses David: “Am I a dog that you come against me

with a staff? Come here to me, and I will leave your flesh for the

birds of the air and the beasts of the field.” (1 Sam. 17:43-44)

o Satan Advances Mocking & Tempting Jesus: “If you are the Son

of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.”

o Jesus Confronts Satan with the Word of God: “It is written: ‘One

does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth

from the mouth of God.’” (Quoting Deut. 8:3) Matt. 4:3-4

(2) David Answers Goliath:

“You come against me with sword and spear and scimitar, but I

come against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of

the armies of Israel that you have insulted.”

“Today the LORD shall deliver you into my hand……”

“All this multitude, too, shall learn that it is not by sword or

spear that the LORD saves. For the battle is the LORD’S……”

(1 Sam. 17:45-47)

(3) Satan Takes Jesus to Parapet of Temple & Tempts Him Using

Scripture: “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is

written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you and ‘with their

hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’”

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Jesus Uses Scripture to Triumph Over Satan: “Again it is

written, ‘You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.’”

(Quoting Deut. 6:16) Matt. 4:5-7

(4) Satan Shows Jesus All the Kingdoms of the World: “All these I shall

give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me.”

Jesus Rebukes Satan with Scripture: “Get away, Satan! It is

written: ‘The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone

shall you serve.’” (Quoting Deut. 6:13) Matt. 4:8-10

i) David Fights & Kills Goliath

(1) David Runs Toward Goliath

(2) David Slings a Single Stone Striking Giant in Forehead

Goliath Collapses to Ground

(3) David Takes Goliath’s Sword, Kills & Decapitates Him

(4) Jesus Destroys Satan with a Single Act (His Crucifixion & Death)

1 Cor. 2:7-8; Heb. 10:12-17

Striking Satan’s Head - Executing God’s Judgment. “.…. I (God)

will put enmity between you (Satan) and the woman (Virgin

Mary), and between your offspring and hers (Messiah Jesus); He

will strike at your head (Mortal Wound), while you strike at his

heel (Temporary Wounds).” Gen. 3:14-15

j) Philistine Army Flees Seeing their Champion Killed

Demonic Forces Flee at the Sight of Jesus Mark 5:1-20

(1) Israelites Pursue Philistines, Killing Many Soldiers & Taking Booty

Jesus’ Followers Despoil Powers of Sin Luke 10:1-20

- “I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky”

(Luke 10:18)

(2) David Despoils Goliath, Taking His Head, Armor & Sword

Jesus Despoils the Forces of Evil. “…… when you were dead (in)

transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he (Messiah

Jesus) brought you to life along with him, having forgiven us all

our transgressions; obliterating the bond against us, with its legal

claims, which was opposed to us, he also removed it from our

midst, nailing it to the cross; despoiling the principalities and the

powers, he made a public spectacle of them, leading them away in

triumph by it.” Col. 2:9-15

k) General Abner Presents David to King Saul

(1) David Presents Goliath’s Head to Saul

(2) Saul Asks David: “Whose son are you ......?” (1 Sam. 17:58a)

(3) David Answers: “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem

(Tribe of Judah).” (1 Sam. 17:58b)

(4) Israel’s Ruler (High Priest) Asks Jesus: “Are you the Messiah, the

son of the Blessed One?”

Jesus Answers: “I am; and ‘you will see the Son of Man seated at

the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of

heaven.’ ” Mark 14:61-62

4) Conflict Between King Saul & David (Lord’s Anointed) 1 Sam. 18 - 30

{Saul Represents Old Order Instituted by Man}

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a) Jonathan’s Friendship with David 1 Sam. 18:1-5

(Jonathan is King Saul’s Eldest Son & Heir Apparent to Throne)

[Jonathan is a Type of Jewish Believers/Followers of Jesus as Messiah]

(1) King Saul Impresses David into His Service

Same Day David Presented Him Goliath’s Head

(2) Jonathan Enters into a Bond with David

Jonathan Gives David His Mantle, Military Dress & Weapons

(Symbols of His Rank & Royal Position)

(Recognizes Lord’s Anointing on David)

o Jesus Receives Messianic Authority/Offices from Old Covenant

- Mantle Represents Lord’s Anointed Prophets

- Military Dress (Vestments) Represents Lord’s Anointed

Priests

- Weapons Represent Lord’s Anointed Commander (King)

(3) David Successfully Completes Every Mission Assigned by Saul

Jesus Successfully Completes Mission Assigned by Father God

(4) Saul Puts David in Charge of His Soldiers

Jesus Anointed with Power & Authority Matt. 4:23-25

b) Saul Becomes Jealous of David 1 Sam. 18:6-16

(1) Saul & David Return from Battles

Women Greet Them, Singing: “Saul slain his thousands and

David his ten thousands” (1 Sam. 18:7)

(Evidence of David’s Anointing)

o Jesus Evidences His Anointing by Performing Miracles

Saul Becomes Resentful

[Israel’s Rulers Become Jealous of Jesus]

(2) Saul Attempts to Kill David

[Like Saul, People of Nazareth Reject Lord’s Anointed One,

Attempting to Kill Him as He Begins His Ministry. Luke 4:16-30]

David Escapes

o Jesus Escapes. “When the people in the synagogue heard this

(Declaring He Fulfills Messianic Prophecy), they were all filled

with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to

the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl

him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and

went away.” (Luke 4:28-30)

(3) Saul Appoints David as Field Officer

Sends Him on Dangerous Missions

- David Succeeds in Every Mission

o Jesus Defeats Forces of Evil (Demons, Disease & Death)

Saul Becomes Fearful of David, Seeing His Successes

o Israel’s Rulers Threatened by Jesus’ Success Mark 3:1-6

- “The Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with

the Herodians against him to put him to death.” (Mark 3:6)

All Israel Admires David

o Great Crowds Follow Jesus. “And great crowds from Galilee,

the Decapolis, Jerusalem, and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan

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c) David’s Marriage to King Saul’s Daughter 1 Sam. 18:17-29

(1) Saul Offers His Eldest Daughter Merob in Marriage to David

Merob Represents the Old Covenant

Saul Reneges, Giving Merob to Another Man

{Relationship Between the Lord & His People (Israel) Not

Consummated under Old Covenant

(2) Saul Offers His Daughter Michal in Marriage to David

Michal Represents Jews of Old Covenant Who Accept Jesus as

Messiah, Becoming His Betrothed Under His New Covenant

Michal’s Love for David Reported to Saul

Symbolic of the Church’s Love for Jesus

- Saul’s Scheme: “I will offer her to him to become a snare for

him, so that the Philistines may strike him.” (1 Sam. 18:21)

Saul Sets Dowry of 100 Philistine Foreskins

o Dowry Represents Unattainable Price Prescribed in the Old

Covenant Rom. 3:23; Rom. 7:7-25

- Live a Perfect Sinless Life

- Obey the Law in its Entirety

- Provide a Holy & Perfect Sacrifice

- Achieve Victory Over Curse of Death

o Philistine Foreskins Represent Lord’s New Covenant with Israel

Extended to the Gentiles

David Fulfills & Doubles the Required Dowry

- Jesus Pays Dowry for Both Jewish & Gentile Believers

(3) David Marries Michal, Becoming King Saul’s Son-In-Law

(Church Married to Messiah Jesus – King of Kings. Matt. 9:14-15)

David a Member of Royal Household & Potential Heir to Throne

- Jesus is Legitimate Heir to Throne of Israel Matt. 1:1-16

Saul Recognizes Lord is with David, Becoming More Fearful

- Rulers Become Increasingly Fearful of Jesus Luke 13:31

d) David Continues Successful Campaigns Against Philistines 1 Sam. 18:30

Jesus’ Success Over Forces of Evil Matt. 12:22-30

(1) David’s Fame Grows throughout Israel

(2) Jesus’ Fame Grows Throughout Israel Matt. 13:1-2

e) Saul’s Persecution of David 1 Sam. 19

This Section Looks at Similarities Between Saul’s Persecution of David &

Persecution of Jesus at Feast of Tabernacles (7 Day Celebration) John 7

(1) Saul Intends to Kill David

Saul Discusses His Intention with Jonathan & His Servants

Jonathan Warns David

David Goes into Hiding

o “…… Jesus moved about within Galilee; but he did not wish to

travel in Judea (i.e. Jerusalem, Where Feasts were Celebrated),

because the Jews were trying to kill him. But the Jewish feast of

Tabernacles was near.” (John 7:1-2)

(2) Jonathan Reconciles Saul Toward David

Jonathan Brings David Back to Saul

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o Jesus Reconsiders & Attends Feast. “……when his brothers

(Cousins) had gone up to the feast, he himself also went up, not

openly but (as it were) in secret.” (John 7:10)

(3) Saul Attempts to Murder David

Philistines Resume their War with Israel

- David Inflicts Great Defeats on Philistines

- Jesus Openly & Fearlessly Teaches at Feast. “When the

feast was already half over, Jesus went up into the temple

area and began to teach.” (John 7:14)

Saul’s Jealously of David Rekindled

- Jealously of Jewish Rulers’ Rekindled. “The Jews were

amazed and said, ‘How does he know scripture without

having studied?’” (John 7:15)

- Saul Throws a Spear at David While He is Playing a Harp

- “So some of the inhabitants of Jerusalem said, ‘Is he not the

one they are trying to kill? And look, he is speaking openly

and they say nothing to him…….’” (John 7:25-26)

- David Eludes Attack & Goes Home

- Jesus Eludes Arrest. “So they tried to arrest him, but no one

laid a hand upon him, because his hour had not yet come.”

(John 7:30)

Saul Sends Guards to David’s House

- “……the chief priests and the Pharisees sent guards to

arrest him.” (John 7:32)

- Michal Helps David Escape

(4) David Flees to Prophet Samuel in Ramah

(Both David & Jesus are Protected by Spirit of the Lord)

David Informs Samuel About Saul’s Threats

Samuel & David Hide in Sheds (Sheds = “Naioth” are Dwellings

of College of Prophets Under Samuel)

o Jesus Offers Spirit of Lord to Anyone Who Accepts Him

- “Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink. Whoever

believes in me, as scripture says: ‘Rivers of living water will

flow from within him.’”

- “He said this in reference to the Spirit that those who came

to believe in him were to receive……” (John 7:37-39)

Saul Sends Messengers 3 Times to Arrest David

- They Witness Band of Prophets - Presided Over by Samuel

- They Fall into Prophetic State

- Guards Unable to Arrest Jesus. “Some of them even wanted

to arrest him, but no one laid hands on him.” (John 7:44)

Saul Personally Goes to Arrest David

- Spirit of Lord Falls on Saul

- Saul Falls into Prophetic State

- Guards Overwhelmed by Jesus’ Spirit. “So the guards went

to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, ‘Why did

you not bring him?’ The guards answered, ‘Never before has

anyone spoken like this one.’” (John 7:45-46)


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David Escapes While Saul in Prophetic State 1 Sam. 20:1a

- Jesus Leaves Jerusalem Unharmed. “Then each (Of the

Authorities) went to his own house, while Jesus went to the

Mount of Olives.” (John 7:53 – 8:1)

f) Jonathan’s Pact with David 1 Sam. 20

Prefigures the Pact Between Christ Jesus & His Church

(1) David Consults with Jonathan

David Asks Jonathan to Confirm Saul’s Intention to Kill Him

Jonathan Conditionally Agrees: “…… if I am still alive (After

Being with His Father), may you show me the kindness of the

LORD. But if I die, never withdraw your kindness from my

house. And when the LORD exterminates all the enemies of

David from the surface of the earth, the name of Jonathan must

never be allowed by the family of David to die out…..”

(1 Sam. 20:14-16)

- Recognizing David’s Destiny as King of Israel

o Nicodemus (Pharisee & Jewish Ruler) Visits Jesus at Night

- Recognizes Jesus’ Anointing: “Rabbi, we know that you are

a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these

signs that you are doing unless God is with him.” John 3:2

o Jesus Answers Nicodemus:

- “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of

God without being born from above.” John 3:3

- “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of

God without being born of water and Spirit.” John 3:5

- Explains Spiritual Birth is Required to Enter Christ’s Pact

o Jesus’ Pact with His Born Again Believers: “For God so loved the

world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in

him might not perish but might have eternal life.” John 3:16

David Hides in Wilderness Waiting Jonathan’s Return

- Jesus Frequently Retreats to be with His Father

Matt. 14:22-23; Luke 6:12

(2) Jonathan Celebrates New Moon Festival at King’s Table

Saul Scolds Jonathan for His Friendship with David

- Confirming His Resolve to Kill David: “…. as long as the

son of Jesse lives upon the earth, you cannot make good your

claim to the kingship! So send for him, and bring him to me,

for he is doomed.” (1 Sam. 20:30-31)

- Resolve of Jewish Rulers to Kill Jesus. “But the Pharisees

went out and took counsel against him to put him to death.”

Matt. 12:14

Jonathan Replies” “Why should he die? What has he done?”

(1 Sam. 20:32)

- Nicodemus Confronts Sanhedrin: “Does our law condemn a

person (Referring to Jesus) before it first hears him and finds

out what he is doing?” John 7:51

Saul Picks Up a Spear to Strike Jonathan

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- Sanhedrin Ridicules Nicodemus John 7:52

(Nicodemus Became a Follower of Jesus. John 19:38-42)

(3) Jonathan Meets with David the Next Day

Jonathan Confirms Saul’s Resolve to Kill David

Jonathan Says Farewell to David

- Confirming Their Pact: “Go in peace, in keeping with what

we two have sworn by the name of the LORD: ‘The LORD

shall be between you and me, and between your posterity and

mine forever.’” (1 Sam. 20:42)

o Jesus Confirms His Pact with All Believers

- “Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will

acknowledge before my heavenly Father.” Matt. 10:32

- “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me,

even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and

believes in me will never die…..” John 11:25-26

g) David the Holy Fugitive 1 Sam. 21 & 22

Prefigures Jesus the Holy Fugitive King from Heaven John 18:36-37

(1) David Visits Priest Ahimelech in City of Nob

David Requests Provisions for Himself & His Men

Ahimelech Gives David the Holy Bread

o Jesus’ Disciples Pick & Eat Grain on Sabbath Luke 6:1-5

- Jewish Authorities Criticize Jesus & His Disciples

- Jesus Recounts this Story of David & the Holy Bread

- Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath

- Jesus is the Bread of Life from Heaven John 6:35-40

Doeg, an Edomite Loyal to King Saul, is in Nob

David Asks Ahimelech for Weapons

Ahimelech Gives David Goliath’s Sword

- Sword was in Custody of Priests (Sword Represents the

Word of God Entrusted to Priests. Heb. 4:12-13)

- Jesus is the Word of God John 1:1-14

(2) David Leaves Nob & Moves Throughout Region

David Joined by His Brothers & About 400 Men

- Disenfranchised, Malcontents & Debtors

o Multitudes Follow Jesus as He Ministers Throughout Region

Matt. 8:18-20; Matt. 14:13-21; Matt. 21:1-11

- Many Sinners, Disenfranchised, Poor, etc. Luke 7:36-50

(3) King Saul’s Revenge

Doeg Betrays David & Ahimelech to King Saul

Saul Summons Priest Ahimelech & His Family

- Accuses Ahimelech of Conspiring Against Him, Providing

David Provisions, and Consulting the Lord for David

- Ahimelech Defends Himself, His Position & David

Saul Condemns Ahimelech & His Family

Saul Orders His Soldiers to Kill Priests for Assisting David

Israelite Soldiers Refuse to Kill the Priests

Saul Orders Doeg (a Gentile) to Kill Priests

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Saul Puts the Entire City of Nob to Sword

Ahimelech’s Son Abiathar Escapes & Joins David

o Prefigures Persecution of Church by Jewish & Gentile Rulers

Acts 4:1-22; Acts 6:8 – 7:60; Acts 12:1-19; Acts 21:15 – 26:32

- Church Becomes Lord’s Royal Priesthood 1 Pet. 2:9

h) David the Warrior Fugitive 1 Sam. 23

Prefigures Jesus Our Savior, Fugitive from Heaven

Luke 19:10, John 3:13-16

(1) David Liberates Keilah from Philistines

Jesus Liberates Mankind from Sin & Its Effects Rom. 5:8-11

(2) David Wanders in Desert & Hill Country Hiding from Saul

Jonathan (Crown Prince) Meets David & Encourages Him

- “Have no fear, my father Saul shall not lay a hand to you

(David/Jesus). You (David/Jesus) shall be king of Israel and

I (Disciples of Christ) shall be second to you (Confession of

Church). Even my father Saul knows this.” (1 Sam.23:17)

- Jonathan Confirms His Pact with David

o Prefigures Simon Peter’s Confession of Faith: “You (Jesus) are

the Messiah, the Son of the living God” Matt. 16:16

- Jesus Confirms His Pact with His Church: “Blessed are you,

Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed

this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you

are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the

gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will

give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you

bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you

loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matt. 16:17-19

Saul Unsuccessfully Pursues David

- Israel’s Rulers Unsuccessful Pursuits of Jesus

Matt. 21:45-46; Mark 11:18-19; John 5:18; John 10:39

i) David Spares Saul’s Life 1 Sam. 24

Prefigures Jesus Who has the Power & Authority to Destroy Israel’s

Rulers, But Spares Them Luke 9:54-56; Matt. 26:50-54

(1) David & His Men Go to Desert Near Engedi

(2) Saul with 3000 Picked Men Pursue David

(3) Saul Enters Cave where David & His Men are Hiding

Saul Relieving Himself in Cave

- Opportunity for David to Kill Saul

David Cuts Off a Piece of Saul’s Mantle

(King’s Mantle is a Symbol of His Anointing)

- Symbolizes Jesus Cutting Off Anointing from Old Covenant

Leadership Matt. 9:14-17

David’s Regret: “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing

to my master, ........ to lay a hand on him, for he is the Lord’s

anointed (King).” (1 Sam. 24:7) {Priests & Scribes Hold the

Anointed Offices of the Old Covenant. Matt. 23:1-3}

- Jesus’ Regret Over Jerusalem (Capital of Judah’s Kings).

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those sent to you, how many times I (God the Son) yearned

to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood

under her wings, but you were unwilling! Behold, your

house will be abandoned…..” Luke 13:34-35

David Restrains His Men from Attacking Saul

- Jesus Restrains His Disciples from Fighting at His Arrest

Matt. 26:47-54; Luke 22:47-51

(4) Saul Leaves Cave

David Calls Out to Saul Holding Mantle Cutting: “My lord the

king!” (1 Sam. 24:9)

David Bows in Homage, Shouting to Saul: “Why do you listen to

those who say, ‘David is trying to harm you’?

- “You see for yourself today that the LORD just now

delivered you into my grasp in the cave. I had some thought

of killing you, but I took pity on you instead. I decided, ‘I

will not raise a hand against my lord, for he is the LORD’S

anointed and a father to me.’……”

- “The LORD will judge between me and you, and the LORD

will exact justice from you in my case. I shall not touch you.”

(1 Sam. 24:10 -13)

o Jesus Confronts Israel’s Rulers

- “Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father: the

one who will accuse you is Moses, in whom you have placed

your hope. For if you had believed Moses, you would have

believed me, because he wrote about me….” John 5:45-47

- “Did you never read in the scriptures: ‘The stone (Messiah)

that the builders (Israel’s Rulers) rejected has become the

cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is

wonderful in our eyes’? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom

of God will be taken away from you and given to a people

that will produce its fruit.” Matt. 21:42-43

Saul’s Remorse: “You are in the right rather than I; you have

treated me generously, while I have done you harm.”

(1 Sam. 24:18)

Saul’s Confession & Request: “……I {Israel’s Ruler} know that

you (David/Jesus) shall surely be king and that sovereignty over

Israel shall come into your possession, swear to me by the LORD

that you will not destroy my descendants (Israel’s Remnant Who

Accept Jesus as their Messiah-King) and that you will not blot out

my name and my family.” (1 Sam. 24:21-22)

- {Whereas, Saul Recognizes David’s Anointing & Confesses

His Sin; Israel’s Rulers Do Not Recognize Jesus as God’s

Anointed Son & Remain in their Guilt.}

David Pledges His Oath to King Saul

- Jesus’ Pledge: “Everyone who acknowledges me before

others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But

whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my

heavenly Father.” Matt. 10:32-33


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(5) Saul Goes Home & David Remains in Desert

j) Prophet Samuel Dies & is Buried 1 Sam. 25:1

Prefigures Death of John the Baptist & End of Old Covenant Prophets

(1) All Israel Mourns Over Samuel’s Death

(2) Jesus & Israel Mourns Over John’s Death Matt. 14:1-13

Just as Samuel Dies Before David Ascends to His Throne; So,

John Dies Before Jesus Ascends to His Throne. Heb. 1:1-4

k) Provisions for Lord’s Anointed 1 Sam. 25:2-43a

Symbolically Reveals Contrasts Between Old & New Covenants.

Nabal Represents Israel’s Religious Leaders & Hardness of Old Covenant.

Abigail Represents Jewish Believers in Jesus & Love of His New Covenant.

(1) David & His Men Go to Desert of Moan

Nabal’s Flocks being Sheared at Carmel

- Nabal is Wealthy, Owning 3000 Sheep & 1000 Goats

- Abigail is Nabal’s Wife

David had Protected Nabal’s Flocks & Shepherds in Field

- God the Son Repeatedly Protected Israel from Annihilation

(2) David Sends 10 Men to Nabal to Request Provisions

(To Sustain Him & His Band of Men)

“…… greet him in my (David’s) name.” (1 Sam. 25:5)

Remind Him that David Protected His Shepherds & Flocks

Request Provisions

o Jesus Sends His Disciples to House of Israel Matt. 10

- “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of

heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse

lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received;

without cost you are to give.

- “Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack

for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking

stick. The laborer deserves his keep.” (Matt. 10:7-10)

(3) Nabal Refuses David’s Request

(4) David Prepares to Attack Nabal

(To Forcibly Take What They Need to Sustain Themselves)

(5) Abigail Intervenes for Her Husband Nabal

Abigail Gathers & Brings Provisions to David

Abigail Confesses to David (1 Sam. 25:28-31)

(Abigail Exhibits Prerequisites to Become a Christian)

- Asks for David’s (Jesus’) Forgiveness

- Recognizes David (Jesus) as Lord’s Anointed

- Pleads for David’s (Jesus’) Mercy

- Submits to David’s (Jesus’) Authority

- “ if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and

believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you

will be saved.” Rom. 10:9

David Blesses Abigail

- “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be satisfied.” Matt. 5:6

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- “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed

together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into

your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in

return be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38

(6) Abigail Confronts Nabal

Nabal Goes into Shock

Lord Strikes Nabal Dead 10 Days Later

o Knowledge of Sin Comes from Law – Leading to Death Rom. 7

(7) David Marries Abigail

Represents Jewish Believers Who Became the Bride of Christ

(8) David Also Marries Ahinoam of Jezreel

Represents Gentile Believers Who Became the Bride of Christ

(9) Foreshadows Messiah Jesus’ Judgment of Nations. “When the Son of

Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon

his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him.

And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates

the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the

goats on his left.

“Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are

blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from

the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me

food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,……”

- “‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least

brothers of mine, you did for me.’

“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you

accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his

angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty

and you gave me no drink,……”

- “‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these

least ones, you did not do for me.’…..” Matt. 25:31-46

l) King Saul Gives Daughter Michal (David’s Wife) to Palti 1 Sam. 25:43b

(1) Palti from Gallim (Town in Benjamin)

(2) Saul Disinherits David from His Royal Household

(3) Represents Attempts by Israel’s Rulers to Separate Jesus

(Bridegroom) from His Followers (Brides) John 9:22; Matt. 27:20;

Matt. 28:11-15; Acts 4:1-22; Acts 6:8 – 8:3

m) David Spares Saul’s Life the Second Time 1 Sam. 26

Prefigures Jesus Who has the Power & Authority to Destroy Israel’s

Rulers; But Allows Himself to be Arrested, Sparing His Accusers.

Matt. 26:47-54; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-14

(1) David & His Men in Desert of Ziph

Men from Ziph Tell King Saul

o Judas Betrays Jesus, the Lord’s Anointed Matt. 26:14-15

(2) Saul Leads 3000 Soldiers into Ziph Searching for David

o Chief Priests Send Guards to Arrest Jesus Matt. 26:47

(3) Saul Encamps for the Night Surrounded by His Soldiers

David & Abishai Enter Saul’s Camp

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- Opportunity for David to Kill Saul

Abishai Whispers to David: “God has delivered your enemy into

your grasp this day. Let me nail him to the ground with one thrust

of the spear; I will not need a second thrust!” (1 Sam. 26:8)

- Disciples Ask Jesus: “Lord, shall we strike with a sword?”

(Luke 22:49)

- Peter Strikes High Priest’s Servant Cutting Off His Ear

- Jesus Heals Servant’s Ear

David (Jesus) Replies:

- “Do not harm him, for who can lay hands on the LORD’S

anointed (King) and remain unpunished.”

- “Put your sword back into its sheath, ……Do you think that I

cannot call upon my Father and he will not provide me at

this moment with more than twelve legions of angels? But

then how would the scriptures be fulfilled which say that it

must come to pass in this way?” (Matt. 26:52-54)

- “As the LORD lives, it must be the LORD himself who will

strike him, ….. the LORD forbid that I touch his anointed!

……” (1 Sam. 26:9-11)

- “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom

did belong to this world, my attendants (would) be fighting to

keep me from being handed over to the Jews….” John 18:36

- “You (Roman Governor) would have no power over me if it

had not been given to you from above. For this reason the

one (Jewish Authorities) who handed me over to you has the

greater sin.” John 19:11

David Takes Saul’s Spear & Water Jug

Jesus Removes Lord’s Anointing from Israel’s Authorities

- Spear Represents Lord’s Protection

- Water Jar Represents Men (Earthen Vessels) Filled by the

Holy Spirit

David & Abishai Leave Saul’s Camp Unnoticed

- “All remained asleep, because the LORD had put them into a

deep slumber.” ( 1 Sam. 26:12b)

- Guards Fall to Ground When Jesus Confronts Them, Giving

Him an Opportunity to Escape John 18:4-6

(4) David Separates Himself from Saul’s Camp

David Taunts Saul’s General for Not Guarding His King

Saul Calls Out: “Is that your voice, my son David?”

(1 Sam. 26:17a)

David Confronts King Saul: “Yes, my lord the king.”

- “Why does my lord pursue his servant?

- “What have I done?

- “What evil do I plan?

- “…. If the LORD has incited you against me, let an offering

appease him; but if men, may they be cursed before the

LORD..…” (1 Sam. 26:17b-19)

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Condemnation of Sinful Man. Rom. 5:8-11)

- Jesus Confronts His Accusers. “I have spoken publicly….. I

have always taught in a synagogue or in the temple area …..

If I have spoken wrongly, testify to the wrong; but if I have

spoken rightly, why do you strike me?” John 18:19-23

Saul Admits His Guilt: “I have done wrong. Come back, my son

David, I will not harm you again, because you have held my life

precious today…….” (1 Sam. 26:21)

- Where Saul Admits His Guilt Ending His Pursuit of David;

Israel’s Rulers Refuse to Accept Guilt in Condemning Christ

Jesus to Death Acts 5:17-42

David Returns Saul’s Spear

- Jesus Does Not Return Lord’s Protection (King’s Spear) to

Israel. “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me (On

His Way to be Crucified); weep instead for yourselves and

for your children,….. Luke 23:28-31

- Jesus Retains Lord’s Anointing (Holy Spirit) for His

Followers (Earthen Vessels) Acts 1:8

Saul Blesses David: “Blessed are you, my son David! You shall

certainly succeed in whatever you undertake.” (1 Sam. 25:25)

(5) Saul Returns Home & David Remains in Desert

n) David Takes Refuge Among the Philistines 1 Sam. 27

Foreshadows Gentiles Who Recognize & Accept Jesus as Lord’s Holy

Anointed One (The Christ). Acts 10

o) Philistines Prepare to Attack Israel 1 Sam. 28:1-7

(1) King Saul Unsuccessfully Consults the Lord

{Foreshadow of Lord’s Anointing Leaving Israel’s Officials}

Lord Does Not Answer through Dreams (Revelation to King)

Lord Does Not Answer by Urim (Representing Priesthood)

Lord Does Not Answer through Prophets (Lord’s Spokesmen)

(2) Saul Asks His Servants to Find a Medium to Consult

Servants Suggest Witch of Endor

p) Saul Consults Witch of Endor 1 Sam. 28:8-25

King Saul Disobeys His Own Ban (1 Sam. 28:3), and the Law of the Lord

Forbidding Occult Associations & Practices.

{Israel’s Rulers Disobey their Own Law by Falsely Accusing Jesus, then

Illegally Judging & Condemning Him. Deut. 19:15-21; Matt. 26:59-61;

Mark 14:55-56}

King Saul Seals His Own Fate by Committing an Abominable Sin, Which

is Under Penalty of Death. (Lev. 19:31; Lev. 20:6 & Deut. 18:9-14)

{Israel’s Rulers Seal their Own Fate by Collaborating with Pagans to

Condemn Lord’s Holy & Righteous One. Matt. 24:1-2; Luke 19:41-44}

(1) Saul Requests Witch to Tell His Fortune & Conjure Up Samuel

(2) Witch Conjures Up Samuel’s Spirit

Samuel Asks Saul: “Why do you disturb me by conjuring me

up?”

Saul Answers: “I am in great straits, for the Philistines are waging

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answers me through prophets or in dreams, I have called you to

tell me what I should do.” (1 Sam. 28:15)

{Prefigures Fear of Sanhedrin. “So the chief priests and the

Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, ‘What are we going

to do? This man (Jesus) is performing many signs. If we leave him

alone, all will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take

away both our land and our nation.’” John 11:47-48}

Samuel Condemns King Saul

Prefigures Old Covenant Prophets Who Predicted Israel’s

Rejection of Messiah. Isa. 53:1-3; John 12:37-43

- “But why do you ask me, if the LORD has abandoned you

and is with your neighbor (David / Jesus)?”

- “The LORD has done to you what he foretold through me

(Old Covenant Prophets): he has torn the kingdom from your

grasp and has given it to your neighbor David (Messiah)…..”

- “Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel, and you as well,

into the clutches of the Philistines. By tomorrow you and

your sons {Israel’s Rulers} will be with me (i.e. Dead), and

the LORD will have delivered the army of Israel into the

hands of the Philistines {Prefiguring Roman Destruction of

Jerusalem 70 AD}.” (1 Sam. 28:16-19)

o Jesus Predicts Destruction of Jerusalem & the Temple

- “You see all these things (Temple Buildings), do you not?

Amen, I say to you, there will not be left here a stone upon

another stone that will not be thrown down.” (Matt. 24:2)

- Why? “…… because you (Israel’s Rulers) did not recognize

the time of your (Divine) visitation.” (Luke 19:41-44)

(3) King Saul Falls into Despair

q) Philistines Reject David’s Aid 1 Sam. 29

Represents Gentiles Who Reject or Mistrust Jesus the Christ

r) David & His Men Return Home to Ziklag 1 Sam. 30

Symbolic Representation of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry

(1) Find City Raided & Despoiled by Amalekite Raiding Party

Jesus (God the Son) Comes to His Earth & Finds it Despoiled by Sin

City Burnt, Women & Children Kidnapped

o People of God Taken Captive by Satan

(2) David’s Men Become Angry & Threaten to Stone Him

o Angry Men of Israel Threaten to Stone Jesus John 10:30-39

(3) David Successfully Consults the Lord

Evidences the Lord’s Anointing on David, Fulfilled by Jesus the

Lord’s Holy Anointed One

David Asks Priest Abiathar to Bring Ephod (Sacred Vestment)

David Inquires of Lord: “Shall I pursue these raiders? Can I

overtake them?”

Lord Answers: “Go in pursuit, for you shall surely overtake them

and effect a rescue.” (1 Sam. 30:8)

(4) Jesus Christ is the Personification of Lord’s Anointing

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John 7:16

“…… I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that

I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells

in me is doing his works.” John 14:10

(5) David & His Men Pursue & Raid Amalekites

Prefigures Jesus Leading His Church to Overthrow Sin

200 Men Become Exhausted Enroute

400 Men Continue with David

David & 400 Men Attack & Defeat Amalekites

- Rescue Their Women & Children

- Recover Plunder Taken by Amalekites from All their Raids

o Jesus Saves/Rescues His People from the Captivity of Sin,

Despoiling the Forces of Evil Col. 2:9-15

(6) David Divides Spoils Among All His Men

The 400 Strong Men Who Joined Him in Battle

The 200 Fatigued Men Who Remained with Baggage

Establishing Law/Custom in Israel of Sharing Spoils

o Like David, Jesus Blesses All His People

- Parable of Laborers (Christians) in Vineyard (Earth)

Matt. 20:1-16

(7) David Returns to Judah & Goes through Cities

Gives Elders Gifts from Spoils

o Jesus’ Gift of the Holy Spirit to All Believers John 14:15-18;

John 16:7-16; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 19:1-7; Rom. 8:14-17

c. King Saul’s Death 1 Sam. 31; 1 Chron. 10

{Prefigures Roman Destruction of Jerusalem & Temple – 70 AD}

1) Philistines Defeat Saul’s Army

a) Saul’s Sons are Killed

(1) Crown Prince Jonathan, and Brothers Abinadab & Malchishua

[Jonathan Represents Jewish Believers, and His Brothers Represent

Other Jews, Killed in Rome’s Destruction of Jerusalem.]

b) Saul Seriously Wounded

c) Saul Falls on His Own Sword & Dies

d) Israelites Flee Before Philistines

{Represents Dispersion of Jews to Gentile Nations by Rome}

e) Philistines Behead Saul, Desecrated & Expose His Body

{Represents Rome’s Dissolution of Sanhedrin / Israel’s Rulers}

f) Israelites Recover Bodies of Saul & His Sons

(Represents the Eventual Restoration of Nation of Israel – 1948 AD)

2) David Learns of King Saul’s Death 2 Sam. 1

a) David in Ziklag After His Defeat of Amalekite Raiders

(Represents Christ’s Church Among Gentile Nations)

b) David Receives Report from an Amalekite (Gentile) Youth

(1) Saul’s Army {Israel} Defeated by Philistines {Rome} in Battle

(2) King Saul & Sons {Israel’s Ruling Class} Dead

Youth (Gentile – Rome) Claims He Finished Off Saul {Israel}

Gives David Saul’s Crown & Armlet

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- Armlet Symbolizes Lord’s Anointed Commander

- Lord’s Anointing Given to David / Jesus

c) David & His Men Mourn their King & Countrymen

d) David (Jesus) Asks Youth: “How is it that you (Rome) were not afraid to

put forth your hand to desecrate the LORD’S anointed {Israel’s Rulers}?”

(2 Sam. 1:14)

(1) David Condemns Youth to Death

(2) Roman Authorities Will be Judged by Jewish King of Kings

Matt. 25:31-46; John 5:19-30

e) David Laments Over Saul & Jonathan

(1) David Composes & Chants an Elegy 2 Sam. 1:17-27

(2) Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem, Israel Luke 19:41-44

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone

those sent to you, how many times I (Israel’s Lord / God the Son)

yearned to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her

young under her wings, but you were unwilling! Behold, your

house will be abandoned, desolate (Fulfilled in 70 AD). I tell

you, you will not see me (Israel’s Messiah) again until you say,

‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord (Recognizing

Messiah Jesus at His Second Coming).’” Matt. 23:37-39

D. David Lord’s Anointed King 2 Samuel

David is a Type of Messiah-King (Christ Jesus) at His First Coming

1) Both Chosen by God 1 Sam. 16:1-13

David within Lord’s Chosen Lineage of Messiah Jesus Matt. 1:1-16

2) Both Appointed by Lord as King of Israel 1 Sam. 16:13; Luke 1:31-33

David is a Man after God’s Own Heart. “……your (Saul’s) kingdom shall not

endure. The LORD has sought out a man (David) after his own heart and has

appointed him commander of his people,…..” 1 Sam. 13:14

Jesus, Conceived by the Holy Spirit, is Literally a Man After God’s Own Heart

Luke 1:35

3) David United 12 Tribes of Israel into One Kingdom

Jesus Unites Diverse Peoples & Cultures into One Church. “I pray not only for them

(His Disciples), but also for those who will believe in me through their word (His

Church), so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they

also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” John 17:20-21

4) David Conquered Gentile Nations Surrounding Israel, Extending His Kingdom

Jesus Conquers the Forces of Evil, Extending His Church to the World. “But you

(Disciples) will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my

witnesses in Jerusalem (Israel’s Capital), throughout Judea (Jews) and Samaria (Jews

Assimilated with Gentiles), and to the ends of the earth (Gentile Nations).” Acts 1:8

5) David Founded the Promised Dynasty of Judah Gen. 49:8-12

Jesus Fulfilled the Promised Dynasty of Judah Luke 1:31-33

6) Lord Establishes His Royal Covenant with David (House of David) 2 Sam. 7:8-17

An Everlasting Kingdom with a Son on Throne

Jesus, Son of David, Fulfills Lord’s Royal Covenant with David. “……He (Jesus)

will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give

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and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1:31-33

1. A Divided Kingdom 2 Sam 2 – 4

Represents Division Between Israel’s Religious Authorities (Defenders of Old Covenant

& Traditional Practices), and Messiah Jesus - Lord of a New Covenant.

Matt. 15:1-20; Matt. 23:1-12 & 23-28

a. David Anointed King of Judah 2 Sam. 2:1-7 & 11

Messiah Jesus was Revealed in God’s Appointed Time. Gal. 4:4-5

1) Lord Sends David to Hebron After Death of King Saul

a) David Inquires of Lord: “Shall I go up into one of the cities of Judah?”

b) LORD Replies: “Yes.”

c) David Asks: “Where shall I go?”

d) Lord Replies: “To Hebron.” (2 Sam. 2:1)

Comment. Why Hebron? What is the significance of Hebron?

Hebron was Abraham’s residence in the Promise Land, where he built an Altar to confirm the Lord’s

Covenant (Gen. 12:1-3, Gen. 13:14-18). Messiah Jesus fulfills the Lord’s Covenant with Abraham

(Gal. 3:6-14).

Abraham purchased a family burial site in Mamre, a suburb of Hebron (Gen, 23). Abraham, Isaac

and Jacob were buried at Mamre (Gen. 25:7-10, Gen. 35:27-29, Gen. 50:1-14). Messiah Jesus

purchased the New Covenant by His death, burial and resurrection (Acts 20:28, 1 Cor. 6:19-20).

The Patriarchal Burial Site at Mamre is north of Hebron on the way to Bethlehem (City of David &

Messiah Jesus’ birthplace), then on the way to Jerusalem (David’s / Israel’s / Judah’s Capital City &

Center of Temple Worship); revealing God’s way of Salvation is through Messiah Jesus’ sacrifice,

burial and resurrection (John 14:6); then His victorious return to Jerusalem as King of kings (Zech.

14:4, Rev. 19:11-16).

Israel’s spies reconnoitered Hebron (Israel’s Ancestral Home) in preparation for their initial

invasion of the Promise Land. They found the land inhabited by giants (“Anakim”) and were afraid

to attack (Num. 13). Prefigures Jesus’ surveillance of His Ministry, finding giants (temptation, sin,

evil, etc.) that He willingly confronted and conquered bringing us into His Promise Land (Heaven).

Hebron was conquered by Joshua (Jos. 10:36-37), which he apportioned to Caleb (the only other spy

to give a good report after reconnoitering Hebron) as his inheritance, rewarding him for trusting in

the Lord (Jos. 14:13-15). Messiah Jesus is rewarded with an Eternal Inheritance for obeying and

trusting Father God throughout His life and ministry on Earth (Phil. 2:5-11).

Hebron was designated as one of the Cities of Refuge assigned to the House of Aaron (Israel’s

Priests), where a person who unintentionally kills someone may take refuge (Num. 35:9-15, Jos.

21:9-13). Represents Messiah Jesus as High Priest who offers us refuge from sin, death and

condemnation (Heb. 4:14-16).

2) David, His Wives, His Men & Their Families Go to Hebron

3) Men of Judah Anoint David King (King of Tribe of Judah)

John the Baptist Anoints Jesus for Ministry Matt. 3:13-17

4) David Reigns in Hebron 7 Years + 6 Months

a) 7 Represents Jesus’ Successful Completion of a Sinless Life

b) 6 Represents Christ Jesus as the “Son of Man”

b. Ishbaal King of Israel 2 Sam. 2:8-10

{Ishbaal, a Surviving Son of King Saul, Represents Old Covenant Rulers}

1) Abner (Saul’s General) Makes Ishbaal King Over Rest of Israel (10 Northern

Tribes). {Abner Attempts to Keep the Kingdom United, Under Rule of Saul’s

Dynasty - Representing the Will of Man.}

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{Ishbaal Represents Rulers of Israel Not Appointed by the Lord }

a) {1st Year Represents Kings Appointed by Men During Israel’s Kingdoms}

b) {2nd

Year Represents Israel’s Post-Exilic Rulers}

c. War Breaks Out Between Israel & Judah 2 Sam. 2:12-32

Represents the Struggles/Warfare Between Old & New Covenant Jews

1) Clash of Champions

a) Ishbaal, His General Abner, & Servants Gather at Pool of Gibeon

b) David, His General Joab, & Servants Gather on Other Side of Pool

c) Each Party Sends Out 12 Champions

(1) Each Champion Kills His Counterpart

2) Fierce Battle Erupts

a) Abner & Israelite Forces Defeated by David’s Men

b) Abner Retreats from Battlefield

c) Benjaminites Rally Behind Abner

d) Joab & Abner Come to a Truce

d. War Between House of Saul & House of David 2 Sam. 3:1-11

1) David’s House (Jesus’ Followers Under New Covenant) Grows Stronger &

Saul’s House {Israel’s Authorities Under Old Covenant} Grows Weaker

2) King Ishbaal & His General Abner Quarrel

Represents Internal Strife within Old Covenant of Israel; Those Who Reject &

Those Who Accept Jesus as Messiah

a) Abner Gaining Power in House of Saul

(1) Many Jews Turning to Messiah Jesus Acts 2:38-41 & 47b; Acts 4:4

b) Ishbaal Accuses Abner of Intimate Relations with King Saul’s Concubine

(Usurping King’s Authority by Taking His Property)

(1) Sanhedrin Loosing Power as Many Jews Turn to Messiah Jesus

Accuse Church Leaders of Undermining their Authority

Acts 4:5-22; Acts 5:17-42

c) Abner Threatens to Give His Allegiance to David

e. Abner’s Reconciliation & Agreement with David 2 Sam. 3:12-39

1) Abner Sends Messengers to King David

Represents Jewish Converts to Messiah Jesus – Interceding for Fellow Jews

a) To Present Abner’s Offer to Bring Israel to David

b) David Agrees Provided Wife Michal is Returned to Him

c) David Simultaneously Requests Ishbaal Return Michal

(1) Ishbaal Takes Michal from Current Husband & Sends Her to David

(2) Jesus Successfully Claims His Bride (Church)

2) Abner Persuades Israel’s Elders to Accept David as King

Prefigures Disciples’ Witness to Jews Acts 5:12-16; Acts 6:7; Acts 8:4-8

3) Abner Meets & Reports to David

a) David Prepares a Feast for Abner & His Men

(1) Prefigures Jesus’ Preparation of Eucharist for His Disciples

Matt. 26:26-30

b) Abner Says to David: “I will go and assemble all Israel for my lord the

king (David), that they (Israel’s Elders) may make an agreement with you;

you will then be king over all whom you wish to rule.” (2 Sam. 3:21)

(1) Prefigures Messiah’s Great Commission to His Church. “…… you

will be my (Messiah’s) witnesses in Jerusalem (Israel’s Capital &

Center of Worship), throughout Judea (Tribe of Judah) and Samaria


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(Northern Tribes of Israel), and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

c) Abner Departs in Peace

(1) Disciples Depart Jerusalem to Spread Messiah’s Gospel Acts 8

4) David’s General Joab Kills Abner

Prefigures Jewish Persecution of Church Acts 7

a) David Declares His Innocence: “Before the LORD; I and my kingdom are

forever innocent.” (2 Sam. 3:28)

(1) Blames Joab, Pronouncing a Curse on Joab’s Descendants

Suffer Disease, Uncleanness, Poverty or Violence

(2) Messiah’s Lament Over Unbelieving Israel Luke 19:41-44

Disease & Uncleanness: Israel’s Rejection of their Savior

Violence: Destruction of Jerusalem & Temple

Poverty: Israel’s Diaspora Among Nations

5) David Mourns & Buries Abner

Messiah Mourns for His Persecuted Followers Acts 9:4-5

f. King Ishbaal Assassinated 2 Sam. 4

{Prefigures Destruction & Dispersion of Israel & Its Rulers}

2. David’s Reign as King of Israel & Judah 2 Sam. 5

a. David Anointed King of Israel 2 Sam. 5:1-5; 1 Chron. 11:1-3; 1 Chron. 12:24-41

Jesus Anointed as Messiah-King

1) All Tribes of Israel Come to David in Hebron

a) Israel Recognizes & Confesses David as:

(1) Their Kinsman: “Here we (Israelites) are, your bone and your flesh

Jesus is Israel’s Anointed Kinsman-Redeemer Matt. 1:1-16

(2) Their Deliverer: “In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you

(David) who led the Israelites out and brought them back.

Jesus is Israel’s Anointed Deliverer:

- From Personal & National Sins

- From Physical Disabilities, Sickness & Disease

- From Emotional & Mental Illness

- From Spiritual Blindness, Oppression & Possession

(3) The Lord’s Chosen King: “And the LORD said to you (David), ‘You

shall shepherd my people Israel and shall be commander of

Israel’….” (2 Sam. 5:1-2)

Jesus is the Lord’s Chosen King. “He (Jesus) will be great and

will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give

him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house

of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

Luke 1:32-33

b) David Makes a Covenant with Elders of Israel in Lord’s Presence

(1) Jesus Fulfills Lord’s Covenant with Israel (Matt. 5:17), Establishing

a New Covenant (Luke 22:14-20)

c) Elders Anoint David King of Israel

(1) Jesus Anointed for Service. “…… After Jesus was baptized, he came

up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened (for him),

and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove (and) coming

upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, ‘This is my


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beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” Matt. 3:13-17

2) David was 30 Years Old when Anointed King of Judah

(Probably 33 Years Old when Anointed King of All Israel)

a) Jesus Begins His Ministry at 30 Years of Age

3) King David Reigned 40 Years:

a) 7 ½ Years in Hebron (Initially Over Judah, then Also Israel)

b) 33 Years in Jerusalem (Over United Kingdom of Judah & Israel)

(1) Jesus’ Life on Earth is 33 Years (3 Year Ministry)

b. King David Conquers Jerusalem from Jebusites

2 Sam. 5:6-16; 1 Chron. 11:4-9; 1 Chron. 14:1-7

(David Establishes Centralized Capital City to Accommodate Both Judah & Israel)

1) David Takes & Occupies Stronghold of Zion

a) David Mounts His Attack of Jerusalem from Zion

(1) David’s Tactics: “All who wish to attack the Jebusites must strike at

them through the water shaft……” (2 Sam. 5:8)

Symbolizes Entrance into Christ’s Church is through Baptism

Acts 2:37-38; Acts 8:35-38

(2) David’s Troops Defeat Jebusites & Capture Jerusalem

(3) Jesus’ Campaign (Ministry) Ends in Jerusalem

Matt. 21 – 25; Mark 11 – 13; Luke 19:28 – 21:38

Conquering Forces of Evil John 12:20-36

Securing His Kingdom by His Death & Resurrection

Matt. 26 – 28; Mark 14 – 16; Luke 22 – 24; John 18 - 20

b) David Makes Zion His Capital City (“City of David”)

(1) Jerusalem is the First Capital City of Christ’s Church

Acts 1 – 7; Acts 12; Acts 15; Acts 21 - 22

2) David Builds His Palace in Zion

a) Rebuilds City of Jerusalem Round About Zion

3) David Resides in Jerusalem with His Family & Royal Court

a) David Marries Many Wives, Acquires Concubines & Sires Many Sons

(1) Symbolizes Growth of Christ’s Church

4) Hiram, King of Tyre, Sends Ambassadors to David

a) Hiram Recognizes David as King of Israel & Establishes Trade Alliance

(1) Provides Materials & Craftsmen to Build David’s Palace

b) Jesus Expands His Church to Gentile Nations

Acts 10 – 11; Acts 13 – 14; Acts 16 - 20

c. David Defeats & Routs Philistines 2 Sam. 5:17-25; 1 Chron. 14:8-17

(Philistines Represent Power of Sin & Satan)

Prefigures Jesus’ Defeat of Temptation, Sin, Satan & Forces of Evil

1) First Invasion by Philistines – Searching for King David

Prefigures Attacks on Jesus’ Person Luke 4:28-30

a) Philistines Overrun Rephaim Valley (Near Jerusalem’s Southern Border,

Including Bethlehem. 2 Sam. 23:13-14)

(1) David Takes Refuge in Cave

(2) Jesus Passes Through Crowd Trying to Kill Him Luke 4:30

b) David Inquires of the Lord

(1) David (Jesus) Asks Lord (Father God): “Shall I attack the

Philistines—will you deliver them into my grip?”


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(2) The LORD (Father God) Replies to David (Jesus): “Attack, for I will

surely deliver the Philistines into your grip.” (2 Sam. 5:19)

c) David (Jesus) Obeys Lord (Father God), Defeating & Routing Philistines

(1) David Destroys All Idols Left by Philistines

(2) Jesus Destroys Satan’s Strongholds Matt. 8:28-34; Luke 13:10-17

d) David Praises the Lord: “The LORD has scattered my enemies before me

like waters that have broken free.” (2 Sam. 5:20)

(1) Jesus Praises God as His Forces Return from a Successful Mission

Luke 10:18-22

“I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky……”

2) Second Invasion by Philistines

Prefigures Attacks on Jesus’ Ministry John 11:45-54

a) Philistines Overrun Rephaim Valley Again

b) David (Jesus) Inquires of the Lord (Father God)

c) Lord (Father God) Gives David (Jesus) Tactics for Defeating Philistines

(1) “You (Jesus) must not attack frontally (i.e. By Man’s Way of Military

Conquest), but circle their rear (Lord’s Way of Humility, Obedience &

Sacrifice) and meet them before the mastic trees (Symbolizing Jesus’

Cross).”

(2) “When you hear a sound of marching in the tops of the mastic trees

(Jesus’ Discernment that His Mission has been Completed While on

the Cross: ‘It is finished.’ John 19:30), act decisively (Release Your

Spirit in Death: ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit’ Luke

23:46), for the Lord will have gone forth before you (Providing the

Way to Resurrection) to attack the camp of the Philistines (Camp of

Satan).” (2 Sam. 5:23-24)

d) David (Jesus) Obeys Lord (Father God), Defeating & Routing Philistines

(1) Jesus Defeats Sin, Despoiling Satan & Forces of Evil

1 Cor. 2:7-8; Col. 2:13-15

d. The Lord’s Kingdom 2 Sam. 6 & 7; 1 Chron. 13, 15, 16 & 17

1) David Attempts to Bring Ark of Covenant to Jerusalem (Israel’s Capital)

(Ark of Covenant is Lord’s Throne on Earth) 2 Sam. 6:1-11; 1 Chron. 13

Represents Man’s Attempts to Bring In Kingdom of God through Old Covenant

a) David Addresses Israeli Leaders: “If it seems good to you (Will of Man),

and is so decreed by the LORD our God,…. let us bring the ark of our God

here among us, for in the days of Saul we did not visit it”

(1 Chron. 13:2-3)

(1) Lord God Sends His Son into World by His Sovereign Will, in His

Own Time & on His Own Terms Gal. 4:4-5

b) David Leads an Entourage to Baalah (Kiriath-jearim) of Judah

(1) Ark of Covenant at Home of Abinadab (Re: 1 Sam. 7:1)

c) David & People Retrieve Ark from Abinadab’s Home

(1) Placed Ark on New Cart Drawn by Oxen

(Symptom of Man’s Inability to Obey & Follow the Law Precisely)

Transporting the Ark in Such a Manner Violates the Law

Ark Must to be Carried by Poles on Shoulders of Men from Levite

Clan of Kohath Num. 3:27-31; Num. 4:1-15

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d) David & Entourage Accompany Ark as it Travels Toward Jerusalem

(1) Rejoicing with Song, Musical Instruments & Dance

(2) Ark Reaches Threshing Floor of Nodan/Chidon (Threshing Floor

Symbolizes Judgment – Separating Wickedness from Righteousness)

Oxen Tipping the Cart

Uzzah Reaches Out His Hand to Steady the Ark

(Represents Man’s Inability to Sanctify the Law)

Lord Immediately Strikes Uzzah Dead Num. 4:15

(Reveals Uncompromising Holiness of Lord)

e) David Becomes Disturbed & Fearful: “How can the ark of the LORD

come to me?” (2 Sam. 6:9)

f) David Diverts Ark to House of Obed-edom a Levite 1 Chron. 16:4-6

(1) Ark Remains in Obed-edom’s Home 3 Months

Represents Stagnation of Law while being Fulfilled by Messiah

Jesus Becomes High Priest at Completion of His 3 Year Ministry

(2) Lord Blesses Obed-edom’s Household

Lord Blesses Messiah, His Ministry & Household (Church)

2) David Successfully Brings Ark of Covenant to Jerusalem

2 Sam. 6:12-23; 1 Chron. 15 & 16

Kingdom of God Must be Established According to Lord’s Precepts of Total

Obedience & Observance of Law; Fulfilled Only by Messiah Jesus

a) David Recognizes His Error: “No one may carry the ark of God except

the Levites, for the LORD chose them to carry the ark of the LORD and

to minister to him forever.” (1 Chron. 15:2)

(1) No One Totally Obeys & Fulfills the Law, Except Messiah

Matt. 5:17; Phil. 2:5-11

b) David Summons Priests & Levites

(1) David Instructs Priests & Levites to Sanctify Themselves

Jesus Prepares People for His Reign: “Repent, for the kingdom of

heaven is at hand.” Matt. 4:17

(2) David Appoints Musicians & Chanters to Accompany Ark

Jesus Appoints His Disciples Matt. 10:1-4

c) David Retrieves Ark from Obed-edom’s Home

d) David’s Procession of the Ark as it Travels to Jerusalem

Prefigures Christ’s Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem

Matt. 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-16

(1) Priests Sound Trumpets Before Ark

(2) Levites Carry Ark on Shoulders with Poles, as Prescribed by Law

(3) David Offers Sacrifices Every 6 Steps Taken by Bearers of Ark

Representing that Man Proceeds & Enters Kingdom of God Only

Through Sacrifice of God’s Holy Son Jesus Heb. 10:1-18

(4) Israelites Rejoice with Song, Musical Instruments & Dance

People Join Jesus’ Procession, Rejoicing: “Hosanna to the Son

of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord;

hosanna in the highest.” Matt. 21:9

e) Ark Brought into “City of David” Jerusalem

Messiah Enters City of Jerusalem Matt. 21:10-11

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Before Lord (Father God) as the Ark (Lord’s Presence) Enters City

(2) Michal Sees David Rejoicing & Despises Him

Michal Represents Israelites (Betrothed to Lord) Who Reject &

Confront their Messiah at His Procession into Jerusalem

Matt. 21:15-16 & 23-27

f) Ark Placed in Tent (Tabernacle) Pitched by David

Jesus Enters Temple, Cleanses it & Heals the Infirmed Matt. 21:12-14

Tent Represents Jesus’ Body. “Destroy this temple (Referring to His

Body) and in three days I will raise it up.” John 2:18-22

(1) David Offers Holocausts & Peace Offerings

Jesus Offers Himself to Israel as the Lord’s Holy Sacrifice

(Paschal Lamb) John 1:29

- Holy Holocaust to Make Atonement for Sins of Man

- Holy Peace Offering Reconciling Man to a Holy God

(2) Levites Rejoice & Praise the Lord

(3) David Blesses People in Name of Lord of Hosts

Distributes Gifts of Food to People

o Jesus Blesses People with Gift of Holy Food (Eucharist)

Matt. 26:26-30

g) David Appoints Priests & Levites to Minister Before the Ark

Jesus Appoints & Commissions His Disciples to Minister His Gospel

Matt. 10:1-4; Matt. 28:18-20

h) Michal (Israelites) Mocks & Rebukes David (Jesus): “How the king of

Israel (Jesus) has honored himself today, exposing himself (Offering

Himself as a Sacrifice) to the view of the slave girls of his followers

(People in Bondage to Sin), as a commander might do!” (2 Sam. 6:20)

(1) David Justifies Himself: “I (Jesus) was dancing before the LORD

….... who preferred me to your father (King Saul) and his whole

family {Israel’s Elite} when he (Lord) appointed me commander

(Messiah-King) of the LORD’S people, Israel, not only will I (Jesus)

make merry before the LORD, but I will demean myself even more

(Scourged, Naked & Crucified). I will be lowly in your esteem, but in

the esteem of the slave girls (People Who are Released from Bondage

of Sin by Accepting Jesus as Messiah) you spoke of I (Jesus) will be

honored (as their Savior & King).” (2 Sam. 6:21-22)

(2) Michal Remains Childless

Generation Witnessing Christ’s Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem will

See the Destruction & Discontinuance of Old Covenant Worship

(Temple Worship, Priesthood & Offering Sacrifices) Luke 19:41-44

3) A House for the Lord 2 Sam. 7; 1 Chron. 17

(Temple for Ark of the Covenant - Lord’s Throne on Earth)

a) David Desires to Build a House for Ark of the Covenant

(1) Expresses His Desire to Prophet Nathan

(2) Nathan Agrees with David

(3) Lord Jesus Understood the Sacrificial Purpose of His First Coming

Matt. 16:21-23; Mark 10:32-34; John 12:23-36; John 18:10-11

(a) “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was

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(b) “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen,

amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and

dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces

much fruit.” (John 12:23-24)

b) Lord Speaks to Nathan that Night

(1) Lord Does Not Need a House

(a) Lord Jesus Understood God’s Plan for Messiah’s Kingdom

John 18:33-37; Mark 14:60-62; Matt. 25:31-46

(2) Lord Has Not Asked for a House

(3) Lord Pronounces His Covenant with King David. “Go, tell my

servant David, ‘The LORD of hosts has this to say:’

Messiah Jesus Fulfills Lord’s Covenant with King David

(a) Lord Elevated David from Shepherd to King. ‘It was I who took

you from the pasture and from the care of the flock to be

commander of my people Israel.’

Jesus is the Good Shepherd Who Lord God Elevated to King

of Kings John 10; Phil. 2:5-11; Rev. 19:11-16

(b) Lord Destroyed All David’s Enemies. ‘I have been with you

wherever you went, and I have destroyed all your enemies before

you. And I will make you famous like the great ones of the earth.’

Jesus Destroys All Forces of Evil, the Curse of Sin & Death 1 Cor. 15:20-26

Lord God Elevated Jesus Above All Rulers Phil. 2:5-11 (c) Lord Established Israel as Nation. ‘I will fix a place for my people

Israel; I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place

without further disturbance.’

Jesus Established & Rules His Kingdom (The Church)

Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:15-20

(d) Lord Protects & Gives Israel Peace. ‘Neither shall the wicked

continue to afflict them as they did of old …… I will give you rest

from all your enemies.’

Jesus Protects & Intercedes for His People

John 17:9-26; Rom. 8:26-39

Jesus Gives Us His Peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I

give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not

let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27

(e) Lord Establishes a House for David. ‘The LORD also reveals to

you that he will establish a house for you.’

David’s Heir Will Build Lord’s House. ‘And when your time

comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your

heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his

kingdom firm. It is he who shall build a house for my name.’

o Lord Chooses Jesus of Nazareth, from House & Lineage of

King David, as His Holy Anointed One (Messiah)

- He (Jesus) will be great and will be called Son of the

Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne

of David his father, and he will rule over the house of

Jacob (Israel) forever, and of his kingdom (Including


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Gentile Nations) there will be no end.” Luke 1:32-33

o Messiah Jesus is Son of David Matt. 1:6-16

- Jesus is Legitimate Heir to Throne of David

- Jesus was Recognized as ‘Son of David’

Matt. 9:27; Matt. 15:22; Matt. 20:29-30; Matt. 21:1-9

o Messiah Jesus Builds a Heavenly Eternal Home for Everyone

Who Accepts Him as Lord & Savior John 14:1-4

Lord Will Establish His Throne Forever. ‘And I will make his

royal throne firm forever.’

o Messiah Jesus is Enthroned at Right Hand of God Heb. 1:1-4

- “……When he (Jesus – Son of God) had accomplished

purification from sins, he took his seat at the right hand

of the Majesty on high, as far superior to the angels as

the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs”

o Messiah Jesus Will Rule from Lord’s Temple on Earth During

His Messianic Kingdom Ezek. 43:1-9; Zech. 6:9-15

Lord Will be His Father. ‘I will be a father to him, and he shall

be a son to me. And if he does wrong, I will correct him……

but I will not withdraw my favor from him as I withdrew it

from your predecessor Saul, whom I removed from my

presence.’

o Messiah Jesus is the Son of God Col. 1:15-20

- Testified by Father God: “This is my beloved Son, with

whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Matt. 17:5

- Testified by Jesus – God’s Anointed One: “Is it not

written in your law, ‘I said, “You are gods” (Referring

to Israel’s Judges)’? If it calls them gods to whom the

word of God came, and scripture cannot be set aside,

can you say that the one whom the Father has

consecrated and sent into the world blasphemes because

I said, ‘I am the Son of God’?” John 10:34-36

- Testified by Holy Spirit: “Whoever acknowledges that

Jesus is the Son of God, God (The Holy Spirit) remains

in him and he in God.” 1 John 4:15

o Jesus of Nazareth is the Lord’s Promised One (Messiah) from

the House & Lineage of David! Matt. 1:18-25

- We Believers are Adopted as ‘Sons of God’ Through

Jesus Christ Rom. 8:14-17; Gal. 4:1-7

David’s House & Kingdom Will Last Forever. ‘Your house

and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne

shall stand firm forever.’” (2 Sam. 7:8-16)

o Messiah Jesus Rules All Creation from His Heavenly Throne.

“……God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name

that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee

should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the

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the glory of God the Father.” Phil. 2:5-11

c) Prophet Nathan Delivers Word of the Lord to King David

d) King David Prays in the Presence of Lord (Before Ark of Covenant)

(1) Accepts the Word of Lord

(2) Offers Praise & Thanksgiving

(3) Messiah Jesus is the Word of God Made Flesh (as ‘Son of David’)

John 1:1-14

(a) Jesus is Superior to King David Matt. 22:42-46

(b) Jesus is the Lion of Tribe of Judah Rev. 5

(c) Jesus is the Root (Source/Creator) of David Rev. 22:16

e. King David’s Victories 2 Sam. 8; 1 Chron. 18

1) Summary of David’s Conquests

a) Defeats, Despoils & Subjugates the Philistines, Edomites, Moabites,

Ammonites, Arameans of Damascus, Amalekites & King of Zobah.

(1) “Thus the LORD made David victorious in all his campaigns.”

(1 Chron. 18:13b)

(2) Prefigures Lord Jesus’ Ultimate Victory Over Sin, Death & All the

Forces of Evil 1 Cor. 15:20-28; Rev. 19 & 20

b) Extends His Kingdom

Prefigures Extension of Messiah’s Kingdom to Gentile Nations &

Ultimately to Whole World Matt. 24:14

c) Enriches His Kingdom

Prefigures Eternal Wealth of Messiah’s Kingdom Rev. 21 - 22

2) David’s Officials

Prefigures Messiah’s Disciples & Officials throughout Church Age

Matt. 10; Matt. 28:18-20

f King David’s Grace (Unmerited Favor) 2 Sam 9 & 10

Represents Grace Messiah Jesus Offers Mankind John 3:16-18; Eph. 2:8-10

Jesus Commissions His Church: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel

to every creature (Jew & Gentile). Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;

whoever does not believe will be condemned……” Mark 16:15-18

1) David’s Kindness to King Saul’s House 2 Sam 9

Represents People Who Accept Messiah’s Grace

a) David Asks: “Is there any survivor of Saul’s house to whom I may show

kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” (2 Sam. 9:1)

Jesus’ Invitation: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I

will give you rest……” Matt. 11:28-30

(1) Remembering His Oath to King Saul (1 Sam. 24:21-23) & Pact with

Jonathan (1 Sam. 20)

Lord (God the Son) Remembers His Covenant with Adam

Gen. 3:15 & 21

(2) Saul’s Family Servant Ziba Informs David: “There is still Jonathan’s

son, whose feet are crippled (Representing Mankind Spiritually

Crippled by Sin).” (2 Sam. 9:3b)

b) David Summons Meribbaal

(1) Meribbaal Humbly Appears Before King David

We Humbly Approach Jesus – Asking for Forgiveness

1 John 1:8-9

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sake of your father Jonathan…...” (2 Sam. 9:7)

Restores Saul’s Property to Meribbaal

o Jesus Restores Man’s Original Inheritance, Under His Authority

Gen. 1:26-31; Matt. 18:18-20

Assigns Ziba’s Household to Till Land for Meribbaal

o Jesus Assigns Church Officials to Serve His People

Matt. 20:20-28; John 13:1-17

Grants Meribbaal Perpetual Right to Eat at King’s Table

(Right of Sons)

o Jesus Institutes Perpetual Right of All Believers to Eat at His

Table (Holy Communion) Matt. 26:26-30

c) Meribbaal Accepts David’s Kindness

(1) Lord God’s Promise: But to those who did accept him (Jesus as

Messiah) he gave power to become children of God, to those who

believe in his name……” John 1:12-13

2) David’s Kindness to King of Ammon’s House 2 Sam 10; 1 Chron. 19

Represents Peoples Who Reject Messiah’s Grace

a) Ammonite King Nahash Dies

b) Hanum Succeeds His Father as King

c) David’s Desire: “I will be kind to Hanum, son of Nahash, as his father was

kind to me.” (2 Sam. 10:2a)

d) David Sends Envoy to Hanum to Offer Condolences

(1) Jesus Sends Out Envoys to Spread His Gospel Matt. 28:18-20

e) Hanum Rejects David’s Gesture

(1) Mistrusts David’s Motive

Represents Peoples Who Mistrust Christians & Reject the Gospel

(2) Mistreats & Insults David’s Servants

Represents Peoples Who Persecute Jesus’ Servants

f) Ammonites Hire Aramean Mercenaries

(1) Alliance of Nations Against Christ & His Church Rev. 16:12-16

g) David Dispatches His Troops Who Rout Ammonite Forces

h) Arameans Regroup Mustering Armies from Beyond Euphrates

(1) David Defeats Aramean Armies & Subjugates Survivors

(2) Prefigures Christ’s Victory Over Satan, Antichrist & Allied Nations

Rev. 19:11-21

g. David’s Sin & Repentance 2 Sam. 11 & 12

This Section Illustrates the Consequences of Sin by the Lord’s Anointed.

Like King David, Messiah Jesus Lived Under the Old Covenant Laws.

Messiah Jesus Faced Same Temptations as King David, Without Yielding to Sin.

Unlike King David, Messiah Jesus Lived a Holy and Sinless Life; Yet, He Still

Suffered God’s Judgments for the Sins of Mankind.

Messiah Jesus Reverses the Effects of Sin on Lord’s Anointed King, Sanctifying that

Royal Office.

1) David Commits Adultery with Bathsheba (Lust of the Flesh) 2 Sam. 11

a) Jesus’ Victory Over Temptation of Flesh Matt. 4:1-4

(1) Satan Tempts Jesus, Who’s Fasting, to Turn Stones to Bread

(2) Jesus Replies: “It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but

by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’” (Matt. 4:4)


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b) Bathsheba is Wife of Uriah the Hittite

2) Uriah an Officer in David’s Army

a) Gen. Joab’s Armor-bearer

b) Uriah in Field Fighting Ammonites at Rabbah

3) Bathsheba Becomes Pregnant

4) David’s Scheme to Cover His Sin (Sin of Pride)

a) Orders Joab to Send Uriah Home from Field

(1) So Uriah will have Relations with Wife

b) Questions Uriah About the War

c) Dismisses Uriah to Refresh Himself at Home

d) Uriah Stays Night with Palace Guards Instead of Going Home

(1) David Questions Uriah: “Have you not come from a journey? Why,

then, did you not go down to your house?” (2 Sam. 11:10b)

(2) Uriah’s Honorable Answer: “The ark and Israel and Judah are lodged

in tents, and my lord Joab and your majesty’s servants are encamped

in the open field. Can I go home to eat and to drink and to sleep with

my wife? ……I will do no such thing.” (2 Sam. 11:11)

e) David Gets Uriah Drunk, So He will Stagger Home to His Wife

f) Uriah Remains the Night with David’s Servants

g) Jesus’ Victory Over Temptation of Pride Matt. 4:5-7

(1) Satan Tempts Jesus to Prove He is the Son of God

(2) Jesus Replies: “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord, your

God, to the test.’” (Matt. 4:7)

5) David’s Scheme to Kill Uriah (Misuse of Ordained Authority)

a) David Gives Uriah a Letter for Joab & Sends Him Back to Field

b) Letter Orders Joab: “Place Uriah up front, where the fighting is fierce.

Then pull back and leave him to be struck down dead.” (2 Sam. 11:15)

c) Joab Obeys & Uriah is Killed by the Enemy

6) Joab Sends a Battle Report to David

a) Courier Reports Causalities to David

(1) Uriah Among the Dead

b) Jesus’ Victory Over Temptation of Unordained Authority Matt. 4:8-10

(1) Satan Tempts Jesus With Kingdoms of World if He Worships Him

(2) Jesus Replies: “Get away, Satan! It is written: ‘The Lord, your God,

shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.’” (Matt. 4:10)

7) Bathsheba Mourns Her Husband’s Death

a) David Marries Bathsheba After Her Mourning Period

(1) Bathsheba Delivers David’s Son

(2) Lord Displeased with David’s Actions

8) Prophet Nathan Confronts King David 2 Sam. 12

a) Nathan Asks David to Judge a Case

(1) Tells Him a Story Analogous to His Adultery & Murder

b) David’s Judgment: “As the LORD lives, the man who has done this merits

death! ……” (2 Sam. 12:5-6)

c) Nathan Replies: “You are the man!” (2 Sam. 12:7a)

d) Nathan Pronounces Lord’s Judgment of David

Nathan Represents Old Covenant Prophets, Pronouncing Coming

Messiah & His Sacrifice for the Atonement of Other Peoples’ Sins

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(1) For Taking Uriah’s Wife & Murdering Him (Misuse of Ordained

Authority). “...... the sword shall never depart from your house,

because you have despised me (Lord God) and have taken the wife of

Uriah to be your wife.”

(2) For Committing Adultery (Lust of the Flesh). “.….. I (Lord God) will

bring evil upon you out of your own house. I will take your wives

while you live to see it, and I will give them to your neighbor. He

shall lie with your wives in broad daylight.”

(3) For Cover-Up Schemes (Sin of Pride). “You have done this deed in

secret, but I will bring it about in the presence of all Israel, and with

the sun looking down.” (2 Sam. 12:10-12)

9) David’s Repents: “I have sinned against the LORD.” (2 Sam. 12:13a)

Comment. When King Saul sinned against the Lord, he sought forgiveness from the Lord’s Prophet

Samuel (1 Sam.15:24-31); the Lord’s judgment remained and the Kingdom was taken away from him.

When King David sinned, he repented, asked the Lord for forgiveness and received mercy; David’s

Kingdom was retained, he was chastised, and the Lord then blessed his Kingdom.

Jesus tells the story of two men who go to Temple to pray. One is a Pharisee and the other a Tax

Collector. The Pharisee goes to a prominent location and prays: ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like

the rest of humanity—greedy, dishonest, adulterous—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week,

and I pay tithes on my whole income.’ The Tax Collector stands aloof and prays: ‘O God, be merciful to

me a sinner.’ Jesus’ Judgment: ‘I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who

exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 18:9-14)

10) Nathan Declares Lord’s Mercy & Justice:

a) Lord Forgives David. “The LORD on his part has forgiven your sin: you

shall not die.

b) Consequences of David’s Sin. “But since you have utterly spurned the

LORD by this deed, the child born to you must surely die.”

(2 Sam. 12:13b-14)

11) David & Bathsheba’s Child Becomes Ill

Foreshadow of Jesus’ Passion Luke 22:39-46

a) David Fasts & Intercedes for His Sick Son

(1) Jesus Intercedes for Sinners/Persecutors Luke 23:34

b) David’s Son Dies on 7th

Day

(1) David’s Son (Jesus) Dies for Sins of World in God’s Appointed Time

c) David Cleanses Himself, Goes to House of Lord & Worships

(1) Jesus Rises from Dead & Ascends into Heaven Luke 24

d) David Comforts Bathsheba

(1) David & Bathsheba have Another Son - Named Solomon

(2) David’s Kingdom is Secured through Birth of Another Son - Jesus

12) David Joins Joab to Capture Ammonite City Rabbah

2 Sam. 12:26-31; 1 Chron. 20:1-3

a) Booty Includes Gold Bejeweled Crown from their Idol

(1) David Takes & Wears Crown

b) Jesus Conquers & Despoils Forces of Evil & Crowned King of Kings

Col. 2:9-15; Heb. 4:1-4

h. Strife in David’s Household 2 Sam. 13 & 14

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Example of Family Mocking Jesus John 7:1-7

1) Incestuous Rape

a) David’s First Born Son Amnon Rapes ½ Sister Tamar

(1) Amnon Dishonors His Office as Crown Prince & Heir Apparent

Unlike Amnon, Jesus (Son of David) Brings Honor to His Royal

Office

(2) Tamar Tells Her Brother Absalom

(3) David Learns of Rape, is Angered but Does Not Discipline Amnon

2) Treachery & Murder

a) Absalom Plots & Kills Amnon 2 Years After Rape

b) Absalom Flees & Remains in Exile 3 Years

3) Disingenuous Reconciliation

a) David Mourns His Sons Amnon & Absalom

God the Son Mourns for His Children (Israel) Luke 13:34-35

b) David Orders Absalom Brought Back to Jerusalem

(1) Absalom Returns & Lives Separate from His Father 2 Years

c) David Summons & Pardons Absalom

Jesus Pardons All Who Come to Him Matt. 11:25-30; John 7:37-39

i. Rebellions in David’s Kingdom 2 Sam. 15 – 23

Prefigures Rebellions in the Lord’s Kingdom

1) Rebellion Within David’s Household 2 Sam. 15 – 19

Israel’s Rebellion Against Messiah Jesus

a) King David’s Son Absalom 2 Sam. 15:1-6

Absalom Represents Israel’s Rulers at the Time of Jesus

(1) Absalom Equips Himself with Chariots, Horses & Henchmen

b) Absalom Plots to Usurp King’s Authority

(1) Undermines King’s Judicial Authority as Litigates Enter Jerusalem

Israel’s Rulers Attempt to Undermined Jesus’ Authority

Mark 12:13; Luke 11:53-54

(2) Gains in Popularity Among People

c) Absalom Conspires to Overthrow King David 2 Sam. 15:7-12

Israel’s Rulers Conspire Against Jesus Matt. 26:3-5; John 11:45-54

(1) Builds His Forces in Hebron

(2) Dispatches Spies throughout Israel. “When you hear the sound of the

horn, declare Absalom king in Hebron.” (2 Sam. 15:10)

Israel’s Rulers Dispatch Spies to Trap Jesus Matt. 22:15-33

(3) Convinces Ahithophel (David’s Counselor) to Join Him

Ahithophel Represents Judas Iscariot Who Betrayed Jesus

Matt. 26:14-16

(4) Absalom’s Conspiracy & His Followers Grow in Hebron

d) David Flees Jerusalem 2 Sam. 15:13 – 16:14

Jesus Christ Left Jerusalem for Mount of Olives at His Ascension.

This Event in King David’s Reign Spiritually Foreshadows Jesus, Messiah

King, throughout the Church Age.

(1) David Receives a Report: “The Israelites have transferred their

loyalty to Absalom.” (2 Sam. 15:13)

People Turn Against Christ at His Trials John 19:12-16

- “Take him away, take him away! Crucify him! ……We have


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no king but Caesar.” (John 19:15)

(2) King, His Household, Servants & Troops Leave City

Jesus Commissions His Church to Evangelize World as He Goes

to Ascend into Heaven Luke 24:46-53; Acts 1:6-9

(3) 10 of David’s Concubines Remain in Palace

(Represents Remnant of Israel)

(4) David & His Officers Halt at Mount of Olives

Jesus Stands on Mount of Olives with His Disciples Before He

Ascends into Heaven Acts 1:6-11

David’s Army Passes in Review

Timeless Perspective of the Whole Church Passing in Review

Before Jesus, King of Kings, in a Moment of Time

- Gentile Officer Ittai & His Troops Remain Loyal to David

(Represents Gentile Church)

David Orders Priest Zadok, Levites & Ark to Return to Jerusalem

(Represents Jewish Believers, the Foundation of Church)

(5) David Ascends Mount of Olives

David & Followers Weep, Cover their Heads & Walk Barefoot

- Jesus’ Followers Walk in Humility Before their Messiah

David Learns His Counselor Ahithophel Betrayed Him

- Sends Hushai (Wise Sage) to Jerusalem to Spy & Undermine

Ahithophel’s Counsel

- Represents Disciples Who Remain in Jerusalem to Confront

Jewish Authorities Acts 5:17-32; Acts 6:8 – 7:60

Ziba (Meribbaal’s Servant) Greets David with Provisions

- Represents People Who are Charitable to Christ’s Brethren

Matt. 25:31-46

Meribbaal Remains in Jerusalem: “Now the Israelites will restore

to me my father’s (Saul’s) Kingdom.” (2 Sam. 16:3c)

- David Gives Meribbaal’s Possessions to Ziba

- Israel’s Inheritance Given to Church (Jew & Gentile) Rom. 9

(6) David Descends Mount of Olives

Shimei (Saul’s Clan) Throws Stones at David, Cursing Him

- Represents Those Jews who Mock & Curse Jesus

Abishai (Joab’s Brother) Wants to Kill Shimei

David Accepts Chastisement: “……Let him alone and let him

curse, for the LORD has told him to. Perhaps the LORD will look

upon my affliction and make it up to me with benefits for the

curses he is uttering this day.” (2 Sam. 16:11-12)

o Jesus Accepts Lord’s Chastisement for Sins of World: “My

Father, if it is possible, let this cup (His Suffering & Death) pass

from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.” Matt. 26:39

(7) David & His Followers Stop & Rest at Jordan River

Jesus’ Disciples Wait for Baptism of Holy Spirit Acts 1:12-14

e) Absalom Enters & Occupies Jerusalem 2 Sam. 16:15 – 17:29

This Event Represents the Occupation of Jerusalem by Unbelieving Jews

& Many Pagan Nations. Luke 21:20-24

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(1) Absalom has Relations with David’s Concubines on Palace Roof

(Claiming the King’s Property)

Foreshadow of Antichrist’s Assault of Jerusalem, Humiliating Jewish

Remnant & Claiming the Lord’s Property Zech. 14:1-2

Insult Becomes Known Throughout Israel (World)

(2) Ahithophel Counsels Absalom

Represents Counsels Against Jesus Matt. 26:3-5 & 14-16

Choose 12,000 Men, Immediately Pursue & Kill David

“It is the death of only one man (David/Jesus) you are seeking,

then all the people will be at peace.” (2 Sam. 17:3b)

o High Priest’s Prophecy of Jesus’ Death. “…… it is better for you

(Israel) that one man (Jesus) should die instead of the people, so

that the whole nation may not perish…..” John 11:49-52

Plan Agreeable to Absalom & Elders

- Judas’ Plan of Betrayal Acceptable to Chief Priests

(3) Hushai (David’s Spy) Counsels Absalom

Rejects Ahithophel’s Counsel

Advises Absalom to Gather an Army & Lead it Against David

(4) Absalom & Elders Accept Hushai’s Plan Over Ahithophel’s Counsel

Sanhedrin Rejects Judas’ Remorse Matt. 27:3-5

Ahithophel Hangs Himself (Judas Hangs Himself)

(5) David Informed of Absalom’s Plans

(6) David & His Followers Cross Jordan & Go to City of Mahanaim

f) Battle Between Armies of King David & Absalom 2 Sam. 18

Prefigures Battle of Armageddon. Ultimate Rebellion Overthrown by

Messiah-King at His Second Coming Zech. 14:1-5; Rev. 19:11 – 20:3

(1) David Strategically Positions His Troops

Prefigures Troops Commanded by Messiah-King

1/3 Under Joab’s Command (Jews Saved Under Old Covenant)

1/3 Under Abishai’s Command (Jews Saved in New Covenant)

1/3 Under Ittai’s Command (Gentile Saved)

(2) David’s Commanders Convince Him to Stay in Mahanaim

“You must not come out with us. For if we should flee, we shall

not count; even if half of us should die, we shall not count. You

are equal to ten thousand of us…….” (2 Sam. 18:3)

o Unlike David, Jesus – King of Kings – Leads His Attack on Earth

(3) David’s General Order: “Be gentle with young Absalom for my

sake.” (2 Sam. 18:5b) (Christ’s Concern for His Lineage – Israel)

(4) David’s Troops Defeat Absalom’s Army (Satan’s Armies Defeated)

(5) David Receives Battle Report

Rebel Forces Defeated

Absalom Killed by Joab & His Armor-bearers

(Represents Death of Jewish Authorities Who Oppose Jesus)

g) David Mourns His Son Absalom 2 Sam. 19:1-9a

Jesus Mourns the Death of His Kinsmen Luke 13:34-35; Luke 19:41-44

(1) David Weeps: “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I

had died instead of you (Jesus Died for His Kinsmen), Absalom, my

son, my son!” (2 Sam. 19:1b)


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(2) David Composes Himself & Appears Before People

h) David Restored to Throne 2 Sam. 19:9b-44

Messiah Jesus Enthroned in Jerusalem Ezek. 43:1-9

(1) King David’s Reconciliation & Rewards

Messiah Presides Over Judgment of Israel Matt. 19:28-30

Amasa – Who Commanded Absalom’s Army

- Commissions as Permanent General in David’s Army

Shimei – Who Threw Stones & Cursed David

- Repents & Pays Homage to King

- King Forgives Him & Spares His Life

Meribbaal – Who Remained in Palace with Absalom

- Acknowledges David as King

- King Returns ½ of His Property Given to Ziba

Barzillai – Who Provided Provisions for David in Mahanaim

- King Honors Him

(2) Israel & Judah Quarrel - Whose the Most Loyal to King David

Prefigures a Time When People will Vie for Messiah’s Favor

Comment. The New World Order established by Messiah will be considerably different than Man’s rule.

I believe that this transition will be a period of confusion, discontent and possible rebellion. Men will vie

for Messiah’s attention, agreement and approval, but will find Him uncompromising. Men will have

difficulties yielding their wills and humanistic ways to Messiah’s rule. It is prophesied that Messiah will

rule with a “Rod of Iron” (Psa. 2; Rev. 19:11-16)

2) Sheba’s Rebellion (House of Israel) 2 Sam. 20

Represents Many Rebellions Against Lord’s Authority throughout Ages.

This Particular Rebellion is an Attempt to Re-establish Old Order/Covenant

a) Sheba (Tribe of Benjamin) at Gathering of David’s Restoration

Sheba from Tribe of King David’s Predecessor (Represents Old Covenant)

(1) Sheba Incites Rebellion Against David

Sounds Horn & Cries Out: “We have no portion in David, nor any

share in the son of Jesse. Every man to his tent, O Israel!”

(2 Sam. 20:2b)

Israelites Leave David for Sheba

(Represents Israelis Who Reject Jesus as Messiah)

Judeans Remain Loyal to David

(Represents Israelis Who Accept Jesus as Messiah)

b) David Returns to His Palace in Jerusalem

c) David Orders Amasa to Gather Judah’s Troops Within 3 Days

(Amasa is David’s New Permanent General)

(1) Amasa Delays Beyond Deadline (Represents Church Officials Who

Do Not Honestly Follow Jesus Christ. Matt. 7:15-23; Matt. 12:30)

d) David Orders Abishai to Pursue Sheba

Represents a New Order/Covenant that Confronts the Old Covenant

(1) Joab & Warriors March Behind Abishai

(2) Joab Finds & Kills Amasa

(3) Soldiers Follow Joab (Church Follows Jesus’ Disciples)

e) Sheba Passes through Israel to Abel Beth-maach, Gathering Support

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Church Acts 4:13-22; Acts 5:40-42; Acts 6:8-14

f) David’s Army Besiege Abel Beth-maach

(1) Joab’s Soldiers Batter City Wall

(2) Woman (Israel) Intercedes for Safety of City

Woman Asks Joab: “……Why do you wish to destroy the

inheritance of the LORD?” (2 Sam. 20:18-19)

- New Covenant Did Not Destroy Old Covenant but Fulfills it

Through Messiah Jesus Matt. 5:17-20

Joab Wants Sheba Surrendered

(3) People Decapitate Sheba & Throw His Head Over Wall to Joab

(Foreshadows Rome’s Decapitation of Old Covenant Authority

{Priesthood}, Central Place of Worship {Temple} & Capital City

{Jerusalem}. Luke 19:41-44)

(4) Joab Sounds Horn & Scatters Rebel Forces

(Symbolic of Rome’s Dispersion of Jews Among Nations)

(5) Joab Returns to Jerusalem Victorious

(New Order/Covenant Established, Successful & Expanding)

g) David’s Officials

(1) Joab Commander of Whole Israelite Army

(2) Zadok & Abiathar Kingdom Priests

(3) Jesus’ Officials of His Expanding Church

Matt. 10:1-4; Acts 1:15-26; Acts 6:1-6; Acts 9:1-30; and So Forth

3) Gibeonite Retribution 2 Sam. 21:1-14

Represents Messiah Making Amends for Israel’s Sins Under Old Covenant

a) Famine 3 Successive Years During David’s Reign

Represents Spiritual Dryness in Israel Preceding Messiah’s Ministry

b) David Inquires of the Lord

(1) Lord Responds: “There is bloodguilt on Saul and his family because

he put the Gibeonites (Amorite Survivors) to death.” (2 Sam. 21:1)

Saul Attempted to Annihilate Gibeonites, Breaking Israel’s Oath

Jos. 9

(Old Covenant Law Requires Blood Sacrifice to Amend for

Breaking an Oath. Lev. 5:1-13 [Ver. 4])

(2) Represents Israel’s Guilt in Breaking the Law James 2:10

c) David (Representing Messiah) Seeks Reconciliation with Gibeonites

(1) David Asks Gibeonites: “What must I do for you and how must I

make atonement, that you may bless the inheritance of the LORD?”

(2 Sam. 21:3)

Gibeonites Request 7 Male Descendants of Saul. “…..that we may

dismember them before the LORD in Gibeon, on the LORD’S

mountain.” (2 Sam. 21:5-6) ( 7 the Number of Perfect

Completion)

(2) David Accepts Gibeonite Terms

Jesus, from House of David, Accepts God’s Terms for the

Redemption of Israel Matt. 15:24; Matt. 26:36-46; Heb. 10:5-10

d) David Gives Gibeonites 7 Descendants of Saul

Jesus Gives Himself Over to Gentiles to be Crucified John 19:10-11

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Honoring His Oath with Jonathan 1 Sam. 20

e) Gibeonites Kill & Dismember All 7 at One-Time

Represents Messiah’s One Perfect Sacrifice to Atone for Israel’s Sins

Committed Under the Old Covenant Heb. 10:11-18

f) Rizpah (Saul’s Concubine) Grieves in Sackcloth

(1) Her 2 Sons Slaughtered by Gibeonites

(Jesus’ Sacrifice Sanctifies Both Old & New Covenants)

(2) She Stays with their Bodies Fending Off Predators

(Jesus Fends Off Satan’s Attempts to Destroy His Holy Sacrifice)

g) David Informed of Rizpah’s Action

(1) Retrieves Bones of Saul & Jonathan Burying them in Tomb of Kish

(Saul’s Father) (Represents Resurrection of Faithful Jews Who Died

Prior to Messiah’s Sacrifice)

(2) Retrieves Bodies of Dismembered Men for Honorable Burial

(Represents Resurrection of Jews Who Accept Jesus’ Sacrifice)

h) God Grants Relief to the Land

Blood Guilt Satisfied & Redeemed by Messiah’s Sacrifice & Resurrection

4) Philistine Uprisings 2 Sam. 21:15-22; 1 Chron. 20:4-8

Represents Repeated Attempts of Satan & His Envoys to Overthrow Kingdom

of God on Earth.

a) Battle & Israel’s Victory at Gezer

(1) David Joins His Troops (Jesus Leads His Church)

David Grows Tired (Jesus Never Tires)

(2) A Philistine Attempts to Capture & Kill David

Satan’s Attempt to Destroy Christ’s Leadership of His Church

Abishai Kills Philistine & Rescues David

(Christ’s Church on Front Lines Against Satan)

(3) Soldiers Swear to David: “You must not go out to battle with us

again, lest you quench the lamp of Israel.” (2 Sam. 21:17b)

Where David was Old & Weak, Christ Remains Vital as His

Church Increases in Strength.

b) Battles & Israel’s Victories at Gob

Victories of Christ & His Church Throughout the Age

c) Battle & Israel’s Victory at Gath

Ultimate Victory of Christ & His Church Rev. 19:11-21

5) David’s Song of Thanksgiving 2 Sam. 22

(Excerpts from 2 Sam. 22, Where David Extols the Lord as His “Rock”. A

Rock that’s Strong, Steadfast, Stable & Sure. The Rock He Places His Trust.)

David’s Song is Fulfilled by His Messiah (Jesus) the Rock of Our Salvation.

a) “David sang the words of this song to the LORD when the LORD had

rescued him from the grasp of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

b) ‘O LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of

refuge! My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge,

my savior, from violence you keep me safe. “Praised be the LORD,” I

exclaim, and I am safe from my enemies.’

(1) Jesus is Our Rock Matt. 7:24-27; 1 Pet. 2:4-8

(2) Jesus is Our Fortress, Our Shield, Our Sure Defense (Stronghold)

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(3) Jesus is Our Refuge, Our Deliverer Col. 1:13-14: Titus 2:11-14

(4) Jesus is Our Savior, the Horn (Authority) of Our Salvation

Phil. 3:20; Jude 24-25

(5) Jesus is Our God Col. 1:15-20; Col. 2:9-10; 1 John 5:20

c) ‘For who is God (“Elohim” Creator) except the LORD (“Yahweh”)?

Who is a rock save our God?’

(1) Fulfilled by Jesus Christ Our Divine Lord, Our Savior & Son of the

Living God. Matt. 16:16; 2 Pet. 3:18

d) ‘You rescued me from the strife of my people (Israel’s Rebellions); you

made me head over (Gentile) nations..…”

(1) Jesus Escaped from the Condemnation of Israel’s Officials by Rising

from the Dead to Expand His Kingdom to Gentile Nations

e) The LORD live! And blessed be my Rock! Extolled be my God, rock of

my salvation O God,

(1) Fulfilled by Jesus Christ the Rock of Our Salvation. 1 Cor. 10:1-4

f) “…… who made peoples subject to me and helped me escape from my

enemies, Above my adversaries you exalt me and from the violent man

(King Saul) you rescue me.

(1) Fulfilled by Jesus Christ Who was Rescued & Vindicated from His

Enemies by His Resurrection, and Exalted Above His Adversaries by

His Glorification, So that as King of Kings & Lord of Lords All

Peoples are Subject to Him. Matt. 28:18; Phil. 2:5-11; Rev. 19:11-16

g) “Therefore will I proclaim you, O LORD, among the nations, and I will

sing praise to your name,

(1) Fulfilled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ being Proclaimed to the

Nations. Acts 1:8; Matt. 24:14

h) You who gave great victories to your king and showed kindness to your

anointed, to David and his posterity forever.’”

(1) Fulfilled by Jesus Christ – The Lord’s Holy Anointed One – Who is

from the House & Lineage of David. Matt. 1:6-16; Luke 1:26-33

Comments

The Lord fulfilled all His judgments of David for his sins, as spoken by prophet Nathan. David accepted

the Lord’s chastisement without complaint, yielding to the will of God. He continued trusting and relying

on the Lord for providence, protection, deliverance and salvation; which the Lord fulfilled in his lifetime.

The Lord also used David, during this period of chastisement, to reconcile His Nation, and atone for his

predecessor’s (King Saul’s) National sins. David praises the Lord in this Song of Thanksgiving as his

ever-present “Rock”.

In like manner, the Lord God placed all His judgments on Christ Jesus for the sins of mankind. Jesus

accepted the Lord’s chastisement without complaint yielding to the Father’s will (Luke 22:39-44). He

yielded unto death, trusting Father God for protection in death, and deliverance from death (John 17:1-

5), which He fulfilled by raising Jesus from the dead. Like David, Jesus’ obedience during chastisement

and sacrifice reconciles His Nation (Israel) as well as the Nations of the World to Father God. To

receive reconciliation, we, like David, must recognize and accept Jesus as the Rock of Our Salvation.

j. David’s Last Words 2 Sam. 23:1-7

David’s Last Words Project Out Over the Centuries to Fall on Messiah as He

Claims and Fulfills Them.

1) “…… The utterance of David, son of Jesse; the utterance of the man God

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a) Jesus is God’s Favored One (Messiah – The Holy Anointed One of Israel)

(1) Declared by Father God at the Beginning of His Ministry. “This is my

beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matt. 3:17

(2) Declared by Father God at the Apex of His Ministry (His

Transfiguration). “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well

pleased; listen to him.” Matt. 17:5

(3) Confirmed by Father God at the Conclusion of His Ministry.

Jesus Submits to Father God: “Father, glorify your name.”

Father God Answers: “I have glorified it (By Fulfilling Old

Covenant in Jesus) and will glorify it again (By Establishing a

New Covenant in Jesus).” John 12:28

2) ‘The spirit of the LORD spoke through me, His word was on my tongue.

a) ‘The God of Israel spoke; of me (David / Jesus) the Rock of Israel

(Yahweh / Yeshua, Ben Ha-Elohim v’Mashiach *) said, “He that rules over

men in justice, that rules in the fear of God, Is like the morning light at

sunrise on a cloudless morning, making the greensward sparkle after rain”’

* “Jesus, Son of God and Messiah”

b) Jesus Declares: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has

anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim

liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed

go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” Luke 4:18-19

3) ‘Is not my (David’s) house firm before God?

a) ‘He has made an eternal covenant with me, set forth in detail and secured.

b) ‘Will He not bring to fruition all my salvation and my every desire? …...’”

c) Messiah Jesus Fulfills the Lord’s Eternal Covenant with David

(1) Jesus is of the House and Lineage of King David Matt. 1:6-16

(2) Jesus is the Eternal Word of God John 1:1-14

(3) Jesus Brings Salvation into Fruition John 3:16-18; John 5:24

k David’s Heroic Warriors 2 Sam. 23:8-39; 1 Chron. 11:10 – 12:23

1) Prefigures Christ’s Heroic Saints throughout the Church Age

l. David’s Census of the Lord’s People 2 Sam. 24; 1 Chron. 21:1 – 22:1

Who Can Number God’s Elect (Saved), Except the Lord Himself!

1) David Orders a Registration & Census of People

a) Lord’s Anger Flares Up Against Israel

(Probably Because They had Rebelled Against His Anointed King)

Lord’s Anger Flares Up Against Israel’s Elite Who Reject Jesus & Rebel

Against their Messiah-King Luke 20:9-19; Matt. 23; John 11:45-52

b) David Incited to Take a Census of People

(1) David Commands Joab & His Officers to Register & Count People

(2) David’s Disobedience is Symptomatic of Man’s Sinful Condition

c) David’s Command Displeases Lord God of Israel

(People Belong to Lord, Who Alone Should Know their Number)

2) David Regrets Numbering the People

a) Repents & Asks Lord for Forgiveness

3) The Lord’s Chastisements

a) Lord Instructs Prophet Gad to Offer David 3 Alternative Chastisements

(1) 3 Years of Famine, or

(2) 3 Months Fleeing from His Enemies, or

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b) David Chooses Pestilence. “…...I prefer to fall into the hand of the LORD,

whose mercy is very great, than into the hands of men.” (1 Chron. 21:13)

(1) Jesus Accepts Lord’s Chastisement for Sins of Man Luke 22:39-46

4) Lord Sends Pestilence on Israel

Lord Punishes Israelites Who are Under David’s Authority

God Saves People Who Accept Jesus as Lord & Savior John 3:16

a) 70,000 People Die

b) Angel Stretches Forth His Hand (Sword) to Destroy Jerusalem

(1) Lord Regrets the Calamity & Stays Angel’s Hand

(2) Angel Standing on Threshing Floor of Ornan (Arunah) the Jebusite

(Jebusites Original Owners/Residents of Jerusalem)

(3) David Sees Angel & Says to Lord: “It is I who have sinned; it is I, the

shepherd, who have done wrong. But these (People) are sheep; what

have they done? Punish me and not my kindred.” (2 Sam. 24:17)

Prefigures Jesus’ Intercession for Sins of People. Jesus (Good

Shepherd) Accepts Responsibility for Sins of People (Sheep);

Asking the Lord to Place Our Punishment (Death) on Himself.

John 10

5) Angel of Lord Commands Prophet Gad

a) Tell David to Build an Altar on Ornan’s Threshing Floor (Mount Moriah)

(1) Site Where Abraham Offered His Son Isaac to Lord (Gen. 22:1-19)

(2) Site Where David’s Successor Will Build Temple of Lord (See Below)

b) Repentance Alone Will Not Atone for Sin

(1) Sacrifice is Required to Pay the Penalty of Sin. “……without the

shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Heb. 9:22

6) David Purchases Ornan’s Threshing Floor

a) David Goes to Threshing Floor at Gad’s Command

(1) Ornan Threshing Wheat

b) David’s Offer to Ornan: “Sell me the ground of this threshing floor, that I

may build on it an altar to the LORD. Sell it to me at its full price, that the

plague may be stayed from the people.” (1 Chron. 21:22)

c) Ornan Offers to Give David His Threshing Floor, Oxen for Holocausts,

Threshing Sledges & Yokes for Wood, and Wheat for Cereal Offering

d) David Replies: “No! I will buy it from you properly, at its full price. I will

not take what is yours for the LORD, nor offer up holocausts that cost me

nothing.” (1 Chron. 21:24)

(1) Jesus Paid Full Price for Our Salvation 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Tim. 2:3-6

e) David Purchases Threshing Floor & Oxen from Ornan

(Jesus, Son of David, as the Only Surviving Heir to Throne of Israel &

Judah is the Only Legitimate Heir to Temple Mount, and, as such, has the

Right to Claim & Possess it by Force.)

7) David Builds an Altar on Threshing Floor

a) David Offers Sacrifices & Holocausts to Lord

b) David Calls Upon the Lord

(1) Lord Answers by Sending Fire from Heaven on Altar of Holocausts

Jesus Offers Himself as Sacrifice on Lord’s Altar (Cross) Outside

Jerusalem (Bearing Our Sins).

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Matt. 3:11-12; Acts 2:1-4

(2) Lord Stops the Plague on Israel

Sins of the People Forgiven by Christ’s Sacrifice, Satisfying

God’s Righteous Justice Rom. 3:21-28; Titus 3:4-7

c) David Proclaims: “This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the

altar of holocausts for Israel.” (1 Chron. 22:1)

d) David’s Sacrifice Fulfilled by Jesus (Son of Man & Son of David)

(1) Jesus (Son of God) Descended from Heaven John 3:13; Heb. 10:5-7

(2) Jesus is the Living House of God John 2:18-22

(3) Jesus Prepared Himself as Holy & Perfect Sacrifice by Living a

Sinless Life in Total Obedience to Father God

(4) Jesus Offered Himself as a Sacrifice for the Atonement of Sin,

Acceptable to a Holy & Righteous God

Satisfying the Lord’s Justice Rom. 4:23-25

Commuting the Penalty for Sin Gal. 3:10-13

(5) David’s Sacrifices on this Particular Site Represents All of Israel’s

Sacrifices Offered in the Temple

Jesus’ One Eternal Sacrifice Fulfills All of Israel’s Sacrifices

Heb. 10:10-18

3. David’s Written Legacy

Half of the Psalms are Attributed to David’s Authorship. Psa. 2-9; 11-32; 34-41;

51-65; 68-70; 72; 86; 95; 101; 103; 108-110; 122; 124; 131; 133; 138-145

Many Psalms are Anonymous, Some of Which May Also have been Written by David.

Selected Kingly Psalms Written by David:

a. Universal Reign of Messiah-King Psa. 2

Psalm Fulfilled by Messiah Jesus – King of Kings

1) Rebellious Nations. “Why do the nations protest and the peoples grumble in

vain? Kings on earth rise up and princes plot together against the LORD and

his anointed (Messiah Jesus): ‘Let us break their shackles and cast off their

chains!’

a) Early Church Praises God Acts 4:23-31

(1) Attributing Psalm 2 to Messiah Jesus. “Sovereign Lord, maker of

heaven and earth and the sea and all that is in them, you said by the

holy Spirit through the mouth of our father David, your servant: ‘Why

did the Gentiles rage and the peoples entertain folly? The kings of the

earth took their stand and the princes gathered together against the

Lord and against his anointed. (Quoting Psa. 2:1-2)’ Indeed they

gathered in this city (Jerusalem) against your holy servant Jesus

whom you anointed……”

(2) Evidence of Lord’s Pleasure. “As they prayed, the place where they

were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and

continued to speak the word of God with boldness.”

b) Peoples/Nations Continue to Rebel Against (Reject / Ridicule / Ignore)

Jesus’ Authority Throughout the Church Age.

2) Lord Enthrones Messiah-King. “The one (God Almighty) enthroned in heaven

laughs; the Lord derides them, Then speaks to them in anger, terrifies them in

wrath: ‘I myself have installed my king (Messiah Jesus) on Zion (Jerusalem),


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my holy mountain (Mount Moriah – Site of Lord’s Temple).’

a) Messiah Jesus is Enthroned in Heaven at Right Hand of Most High God

Heb. 1:1-4; Phil. 2:5-11; Rev. 5

(1) “When he (Messiah Jesus – Son of God) had accomplished

purification from sins, he took his seat at the right hand of the

Majesty on high” (Heb. 1:3b)

b) Messiah Jesus Will Return to Earth to be Enthroned in Lord’s Temple in

Jerusalem. Ezek. 43:1-9; Rev. 19:11 – 20:6

3) Messiah-King’s Inheritance. “I will proclaim the decree of the LORD, who

said to me, ‘You are my son (Messiah Jesus – Son of God); today I am your

father. Only ask it of me, and I will make your inheritance the nations, your

possession the ends of the earth. With an iron rod you shall shepherd them, like

a clay pot you will shatter them.’

a) Messiah Jesus is the Only Begotten Son of God John 3:16

(1) Proclaimed by St. Paul. “We ourselves are proclaiming this good

news to you that what God promised our ancestors he has brought to

fulfillment for us, (their) children, by raising up Jesus, as it is written

in the second psalm, ‘You are my son; this day I have begotten you.’

(Quoting Psa. 2:7)” Acts 13:32-33

b) Messiah Jesus’ Promise to His Faithful Church. “To the victor, who

keeps to my ways until the end, I will give authority over the nations. He

will rule them with an iron rod. Like clay vessels will they be smashed,

(Quoting Psa. 2:9) just as I received authority from my Father.….”

Rev. 2:26-28

c) Messiah Jesus Will Return to Earth to Rule the Nations with Iron Rod

Rev. 19:11-21

4) Messiah-King Supreme Ruler. “And now, kings, give heed; take warning,

rulers on earth. Serve the LORD with fear; with trembling bow down in

homage, Lest God be angry and you perish from the way in a sudden blaze of

anger. Happy are all who take refuge in God!”

a) A Warning to Rulers on Earth (Religious, Governmental, Academic,

Business, etc.) to Submit & Rule Under Messiah Jesus’ Authority

b. Messiah-King’s Triumphant Entry into Zion Psa. 24

Psalm of Messiah Jesus’ Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem as Conquering King.

Ezek. 43:1-9; Zech. 14:1-5; Rev. 19:11-21

1) The Lord Creator. “The earth is the LORD’S (Yahweh’s) and all it holds, the

world and those who live there. For God (Elohim – Creator) founded it on the

seas, established it over the rivers.

a) It is Messiah Jesus – Son of God – Lord of Creation Who Will Enter Zion

John 1:1-18; Col. 1:15-20; Heb. 1:1-4

(1) “He (Messiah Jesus – Word of God) was in the beginning with God.

All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to

be…..” (John 1:2-3)

(2) “For in him (Messiah Jesus – Son of God) were created all things in

heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or

dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created

through him and for him.” (Col. 1:16)

(3) “……he (Father God) spoke to us through a son (Messiah Jesus),

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universe” (Heb. 1:2)

2) The Lord - Holy & Righteous Savior. “Who may go up the mountain of the

LORD? Who can stand in his holy place? ‘The clean of hand and pure of heart,

who are not devoted to idols, who have not sworn falsely. They will receive

blessings from the LORD, and justice from their saving God. Such are the

people that love the LORD, that seek the face of the God of Jacob.’ Selah

a) It is Messiah Jesus Our Holy & Righteous Savior Who Will Enter Zion

(1) Only Jesus is Clean of Hand & Pure of Heart (i.e. Without Sin)

“He (Messiah Jesus) committed no sin, and no deceit was found

in his mouth.” 1 Pet. 2:22

(2) We, Who have been Cleansed by Jesus’ Precious Blood, Can Enter in

His Train

“But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have

fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus

cleanses us from all sin” 1 John 1:7

“The armies of heaven followed him (Messiah Jesus), mounted on

white horses and wearing clean white linen.” Rev. 19:14

3) The Lord - Messiah King of Glory. “Lift up your heads, O gates (i.e.

Jerusalem’s Eastern Gate); rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory

may enter. Who is this king of glory? The LORD, a mighty warrior, the

LORD, mighty in battle (i.e. Messiah – Victor of Battle of Armageddon). Lift

up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may

enter. Who is this king of glory? The LORD of hosts is the king of glory.

Selah”

a) It is Messiah Jesus – Conquering King of Glory – Who Triumphantly

Enters Zion

(1) Jesus’ First Triumphant Entry was on an Ass (Beast of Burden),

Fulfilling His Ministry as Humble, Obedient Servant of God

Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11; Phil. 2:5-8

(2) Jesus’ Second Triumphant Entry Will be on a White Horse (Mighty

Steed) as King of Kings & Lord of Lords Zech. 14:1-5; Rev. 19:11-21

c. Messiah: King, Priest & Conqueror Psa. 110

1) King – Son of God. “The LORD (Yahweh) says to you (Messiah Jesus), my

(King David’s ) lord: ‘Take your throne at my righthand, while I make your

enemies your footstool.’ The scepter of your sovereign might the LORD will

extend from Zion. The LORD says: ‘Rule over your enemies! Yours is

princely power from the day of your birth (Jesus’ Physical Birth as a Man).

In holy splendor before the daystar, like the dew I (“Yahweh” - Lord God of

Israel) begot you (Messiah Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God).’

a) Messiah Jesus Enthroned at God’s Right Hand

(1) Jesus Testifies Before Jewish High Court Matt. 26:62-64

High Priest Orders Jesus: “I order you to tell us under oath before

the living God whether you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”

Jesus Answers: “You have said so. But I tell you: From now on

you will see ‘the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the

Power’ (Quoting Psalm 110:1 & Applying it to Himself) and

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(2) Jesus Ascends to His Heavenly Throne

“.…When he (Messiah Jesus) had accomplished purification from

sins, he took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high, as

far superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is more

excellent than theirs.…. to which of the angels has he ever said:

‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool’

(Quoting Psa. 110:1 Applying it to Jesus).…” Heb. 1

“…… For he (Messiah Jesus) must reign until he has put all his

enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is

death……” 1 Cor. 15:20-28

(3) Jesus is King David’s Lord

“…. God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that

is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should

bend (Including King David’s), of those in heaven and on earth

and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is

Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Phil. 2:9-11

b) Messiah Jesus Will Return to Earth to Destroy the Forces of Evil & Reign

from Zion (Jerusalem) Zech. 14:1-5; Rev. 19:11 – 20:6

(1) “Out of his (Messiah Jesus’) mouth came a sharp sword to strike the

nations. He will rule them with an iron rod, and he himself will tread

out in the wine press the wine of the fury and wrath of God the

almighty. He has a name written on his cloak and on his thigh, ‘King

of kings and Lord of lords.’” (Rev. 19:15-16)

c) Messiah Jesus was Born Israel’s Crown Prince Luke 1:26-38

(1) “Behold, you (Virgin Mary) will conceive in your womb and bear a

son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called

Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of

David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and

of his kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:31-33)

d) God the Son Lived in Divine Splendor

(1) God the Son Spoke Creation into Existence John 1:1-18

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and

the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things

came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be….”

(John 1:1-3)

“And the Word became flesh (Messiah Jesus) and made his

dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the

Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14)

(2) Jesus Requests that His Divine Splendor be Returned to Him, Upon

Completion of His Earthly Mission John 17:1-8

“I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave

me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I

had with you before the world began” (John 17:4-5)

2) King & High Priest. “The LORD has sworn (God Swears an Oath) and will

not waver (God’s Oath is Immutable – Never Changing): ‘Like Melchizedek

you (Messiah – Son of God) are a priest forever (Sworn Eternal High Priest).’

(“Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine, and being a priest

of God Most High, he blessed Abram…..” Gen. 14:18-20)


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a) God Almighty Appointed Messiah Jesus as Eternal High Priest

(1) “…… it was not Christ who glorified himself in becoming high priest,

but rather the one who said to him: ‘You (Messiah Jesus) are my son;

this day I have begotten you’ (Psa. 2:7); just as he says in another

place: ‘You (Messiah) are a priest forever according to the order of

Melchizedek’ (Psa. 110:4) Heb. 5:5-6

(2) “This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm, which reaches

into the interior behind the veil (Into God’s Holy Presence), where

Jesus has entered on our behalf as forerunner, becoming high priest

forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” Heb. 6:19-20

b) Like Melchizedek, Messiah Jesus Offers Bread & Wine to His Church

(Spiritual Descendants of Abraham. Rom 4; Gal. 3) Matt. 26:26-28

(1) Jesus Offers Living Bread: “Take and eat; this is my body”

(2) Jesus Offers Sacred Wine: “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my

blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the

forgiveness of sins.”

3) Conquering Judge. “At your right hand is the Lord, who crushes kings on the

day of wrath (Jesus’ Second Coming), Who, robed in splendor, judges nations,

crushes heads across the wide earth, Who drinks from the brook by the

wayside and thus holds high the head (Representing Jesus’ Divine Authority).”

a) At His Second Coming, Messiah Jesus Will Destroy All the Forces of Evil

Rev. 19:11-21

(1) “Then I saw the heavens opened (Jesus Returns from His Heavenly

Throne), and there was a white horse (Conqueror); its rider was

(called) ‘Faithful and True.’ He judges and wages war in

righteousness. His eyes were (like) a fiery flame, and on his head

were many diadems (Supreme Authority). He had a name inscribed

that no one knows except himself. He wore a cloak that had been

dipped in blood (Robed in Splendor), and his name was called the

Word of God…..”

(2) “Out of his mouth came a sharp sword to strike the nations (Crushes

Kings on Day of Wrath). He will rule them with an iron rod (Rules

with Supreme Authority), and he himself will tread out in the wine

press the wine of the fury and wrath of God the almighty (Executes

God’s Judgments). He has a name written on his cloak and on his

thigh, ‘King of kings and Lord of lords’……”

b) Messiah Jesus Will Judge the Nations (King’s Prerogative) Matt. 25:31-46

(1) “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with

him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be

assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another,

as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats (Judges

Nations)…...”

4. Messiah Jesus Superior to David

a. Angelic Declaration Luke 1:26-38

1) “Behold, you (Virgin Mary) will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and

you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most

High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he

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end.” (Luke 1:31-33)

a) David, Son of Jesse, Ruled House of Jacob (Israel) 40 Years

b) Jesus, Son of the Most High, Inherits His Father David’s Throne to Rule

House of Jacob (Israel) Forever!

c) Jesus, King of Kings, to Rule an Endless Kingdom (All Creation Forever)

b. Messiah Jesus’ Declaration Matt. 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44

1) Jesus Questions Israel’s Religious Authorities: “What is your opinion about the

Messiah? Whose son is he?”

2) Religious Authorities Answer: “David’s.”

3) Jesus Replies: “How, then, does David, inspired by the Spirit, call him ‘lord,’

saying: ‘The Lord (Yahweh) said to my lord (Messiah), Sit at my right hand

until I place your enemies under your feet’? (Quoting Psa. 110:1) If David

calls him ‘lord,’ how can he be his son? (Jesus is Messiah & King David’s

Lord)” (Matt. 22:41-45)

c. The Church’s Declaration Acts 2:14-41

1) Peter Accuses Fellow Jews of Killing Jesus – Lord’s Anointed One

2) God Raised Messiah Jesus from the Dead as Prophesied by David

a) “But God raised him (Jesus) up, releasing him from the throes of death,

because it was impossible for him to be held by it.

b) “For David says of him: ‘I saw the Lord ever before me, with him at my

right hand I shall not be disturbed. Therefore my heart has been glad and

my tongue has exulted; my flesh, too, will dwell in hope, because you will

not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your holy one

to see corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will

fill me with joy in your presence.’ (Quoting Psa. 16:8-11)” (Acts 2:24-28)

3) David’s Body Lays Corrupting in His Tomb

a) David’s Psalm Did Not Refer to Him But to the Promised Messiah. “But

since he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn an oath to him that

he would set one of his descendants upon his throne, he foresaw and spoke

of the resurrection of the Messiah, that neither was he abandoned to the

netherworld nor did his flesh see corruption.” (Acts 2:30-31)

b) God Raised Jesus from the Dead

(1) His Body Did Not Corrupt/Decay

c) Jesus Exalted at God’s Right Hand

(1) Filled with Joy in God’s Eternal Presence

E. Solomon Lord’s Anointed King

1. Succession to Throne of David 1 Kings 1

Solomon’s Succession to David’s Throne Prefigures Jesus’ Ascension & Enthronement

in Heaven, Upon Completion of His Earthly Mission.

a. King David Becomes Old & Bed-Ridden

1) Abishag, a Shunamite Maiden, Given to David to Care for Him

b. David’s Son Adonijah Attempts to Seize Throne

{Adonijah Represents Heirs to Throne of Israel, Not Ordained/Appointed by Lord}

1) Obtains Support of General Joab {Secular Authorities}, Priest Abiathar {Chief

Priests} & Other Officials {Scribes, Religious Leaders, etc.}

a) Represents Various Officials Who Conspire Against Jesus

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Anointed & Proclaimed by Lord’s Prophets. Deut. 17:14-15)

(John the Baptist was Sent as the Lord’s Prophet to Announce & Anoint

Israel’s Messiah King. Luke 1:5-25; Matt. 3:1-12; John 1:19-28)

3) Offers Kingly Sacrifices (Legal Observance of Law)

a) Attended by His Brothers {Israel’s Ruling Class} & Followers

(1) Excluding Solomon (Prefigures Messiah)

c. Solomon Proclaimed King

1) Nathan Warns & Advises Bathsheba (Solomon’s Mother)

a) Adonijah has Become King - Without David's Knowledge

(1) Solomon in Danger

b) Tells Bathsheba to Visit King David & Say: “Did you not, lord king,

swear to your handmaid: ‘Your son Solomon shall be king after me and

shall sit upon my throne? Why, then, has Adonijah become king?’

c) "And while you are still there speaking to the king, I will come in after

you and confirm what you have said.” (1 Kings 1:13-14)

2) Bathsheba Visits Her Husband & Pleads for Solomon

a) Bathsheba Reminds David of His Oath

Prefigures Righteous Jews Pleading with the Lord to Send His Promised

Messiah to Rule Israel 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Isa. 9:5-6; Luke 2:25-35

(1) “My Lord, you swore to me your handmaid by the LORD, your God,

that my son Solomon should reign after you and sit upon your throne.

(2) “But now Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord king, do not

know it…….”

(3) “Now, my lord king, all Israel is waiting for you to make known to

them who is to sit on the throne after your royal majesty.

(4) “If this is not done, when my lord the king sleeps with his fathers, I

and my son Solomon will be considered criminals.” (1 Kings 1:17-21)

Jesus Arrested, Tried & Condemned to a Criminal’s Death by the

Authorities Isa. 53:12; Mark 15:27-28

b) Prophet Nathan Enters & Confirms Bathsheba's Claim

Prefigures Old Testament Prophets Foretelling Coming of Messiah Isa. 11

(1) “Have you decided, my lord king, that Adonijah is to reign after you

and sit on your throne?

(2) “He went down today and slaughtered oxen, fatlings, and sheep in

great numbers; he invited all the king’s sons, the commanders of the

army, and Abiathar the priest, and they are eating and drinking in his

company and saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’

(3) “But me (Lord's Advisor to King), your servant, he did not invite; nor

Zadok the priest, nor …… Solomon (David's Intended Successor).

(4) “Was this done by my royal master’s order without my being told

who was to succeed to your majesty’s royal throne?” (It’s Prophet’s

Prerogative to Announce Lord’s Choice for King) (1 Kings 1:24-27)

3) David Decrees Solomon King of Israel & Judah – Fulfilling His Oath

Messiah Fulfills Lord’s Oath to Provide a Savior & King Heb. 6:13-20

a) David Assures Bathsheba. “As the LORD lives, who has delivered me

from all distress, this very day I will fulfill the oath I swore to you by the

LORD, the God of Israel, that your son Solomon should reign after me

and should sit upon my throne in my place” (1 Kings 1:29-30)

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Zadok & Nathan Represent Old Covenant Priesthood (Law) & Prophets;

Fulfilled by Messiah Jesus, Entitling Him to be Enthroned in Glory.

Matt. 5:17-18; John 17:1-8; Phil. 2:5-11; Heb. 7:26-28

(1) “Take with you the royal attendants. Mount my son Solomon upon

my own mule and escort him down to Gihon.

(2) “There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him

king of Israel, and you shall blow the horn and cry, ‘Long live King

Solomon!’

(3) “When you come back in his train, he is to go in and sit upon my

throne and reign in my place. I designate him ruler of Israel and of

Judah.” (1 Kings 1:33-35)

d. Solomon Anointed King of Israel & Judah

1) Priest Zadok & Prophet Nathan Anoint Solomon King

John the Baptist, the Lord’s Prophet from Priestly House of Aaron, Anoints

Jesus as Messiah Matt. 3:13-17; John 1:29-34

a) Mount Solomon on David’s Mule & Escort Him to Gihon

(1) Jesus Triumphantly Enters Jerusalem Riding on an Ass to Fulfill His

Salvific Mission Matt. 21:1-11

Fulfilling Prophecy (Zech. 9:9). “Say to daughter Zion, ‘Behold,

your king comes to you, meek and riding on an ass, and on a

colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”(Matt. 21:5)

Crowds Proclaim Jesus as Savior: “Hosanna to the Son of

David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord;

(Quoting Psa. 118:26) hosanna in the highest.” (Matt. 21:9)

b) Anoint Solomon with Horn of Oil from Tent (Tabernacle)

(1) Having Fulfilled His Salvific Mission, Jesus Ascends into Heaven for

His Coronation Heb. 1

c) Blow Horn Declaring Solomon King

(1) People Shout: “Long Live King Solomon!” (1 Kings 1:39)

(2) People Follow His Train, Playing Flutes & Rejoicing

(3) The Church Follows Jesus Rejoicing Phil. 4:4-7; 1 Thess. 5:16-18

2) Solomon Installed as King - Taking His Seat on Royal Throne

Messiah Jesus Enthroned in Heavenly Sanctuary Heb. 8:1-2

a) King’s Servants Pay Their Respects to David: “May God make Solomon

(Jesus) more famous than you and exalt his throne more than your own!”

b) King David Worships God: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who

has this day seated one of my sons upon my throne, so that I see it with my

own eyes” (1 Kings 1:47-48)

c) Heaven & Earth Rejoices Rev. 4 & 5

(1) Heavenly Hosts: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain (Jesus the

Sacrificed Lamb of God) to receive power and riches, wisdom and

strength, honor and glory and blessing.” (Rev. 5:12)

(2) All Creation: “To the one (Most High God) who sits on the throne

and to the Lamb (Jesus – Son of God) be blessing and honor, glory

and might, forever and ever.” (Rev. 5:13)

3) Adonijah & Guests Hear Uproar

a) Receive a Report: “Our lord, King David, has made Solomon king.”

(1 Kings 1:43)


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e. Adonijah Fearful of Solomon

1) Adonijah’s Guests Flee in Terror

2) Adonijah Goes & Seizes Horns of Altar for Protection (Clings to Old

Covenant)

a) “Let King Solomon first swear that he will not kill me.......” (1 Kings 1:51)

3) Solomon Forgives Adonijah with a Warning

a) “If he proves himself worthy, not a hair shall fall from his head.

b) “But if he is found guilty of crime, he shall die.” (1 Kings 1:52)

c) “Whoever believes (Has Faith / Trusts) in him will not be condemned, but

whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has

not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” John 3:18

4) Adonijah Pays Homage to King Solomon (Was He Sincere?)

2. Transition of Lord’s Kingdom 1 Kings 2:1-11, 1 Chron. 22 – 29

Solomon Ascended to the Throne While His Father David was Living & Ruling Israel.

This Transitional Period Foreshadows the Church Age Preparing for Messiah Jesus’

Second Coming.

Two Images of the One Messiah are Prefigured in this Transitional Period:

1) The First is King David; Representing Christ in His First Advent, Who as the

Obedient Servant of the Lord Conquered the Forces of Evil/Sin Through His Bloody

Sacrifice, Completing His Work at the Beginning of the Transition Period (Church

Age). During the Church Age, Christ Will Gather a People Unto Himself

(Christians), Establish and Unite a Worldwide Kingdom (Jew & Gentile).

2) The Second is King Solomon; Representing Christ in His Second Advent, Coming in

Power and Authority as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Judging Mankind,

Banishing All the Forces of Evil, Establishing His Messianic Kingdom, Enthroned

and Ruling from a New Temple in Jerusalem (Zech. 14; Rev. 19 & 20).

3) David & Solomon Coreigned During this Transition Period; Representing Both the

Finished Work of Christ (John 19:30; Heb. 1:1-4) and His Promised Return

Proclaimed Throughout the Church Age (Titus 2:11-14).

a. King David’s Preparations for the Temple 1 Chron. 22:1-5

Analogy of the Church as a Building with Christ as its Capstone Eph. 2:11-22

1) Appoints Aliens in Israel as Stonecutters

Represents Gentile Workmen Used by Christ to Spread His Gospel Throughout

the Church Age

2) Gathers Great Stores of Building Materials

Materials Represent Souls Gathered Throughout the Church Age

a) “……the house (Church) that is to be built for the LORD must be made

so magnificent that it will be renowned and glorious in all countries….”

(1 Chron. 22:5)

b. King David Delivers Instructions to Solomon 1 Kings 2:1-9; 1 Chron. 22:6-16

Jesus Delivers His Parting Instructions to His Disciples (Church) John 14 - 16

1) Concerning Solomon’s Reign & Heritage

a) “I am going the way of all mankind. Take courage……” (1 Kings 2:2)

(1) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have

faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling

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prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I

will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you

also may be…..” (John 14:1-4)

b) Keep Lord’s Commandments in Law of Moses

(1) “Keep the mandate of the LORD, your God, following his ways and

observing his statutes, commands, ordinances, and decrees as they

are written in the law of Moses, that you may succeed in whatever

you do, wherever you turn,

Jesus Obeyed & Fulfilled All the Lord’s Commandments (Law)

Matt. 5:17-18

Jesus Commands His Disciples (Church)

- “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I

will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to

be with you always, the Spirit of truth, which the world

cannot accept, …….” (John 14:15-17)

- “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my

love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my

love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and

remain in his love.” (John 15:9-10)

- “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.”

(John 15:12)

(2) “and the LORD may fulfill the promise he made on my behalf when

he said, ‘If your sons so conduct themselves that they remain faithful

to me with their whole heart and with their whole soul, you (David

then Solomon) shall always have someone of your line on the throne

of Israel.’” (1 Kings 2:3-4)

Promise Fulfilled by Messiah Jesus (Son of David & Faithful

Son of God) Who Became the Lord’s Holy Eternal King

Sampling of Jesus’ Promises to His Disciples (Church)

- “But now I am going to the one who sent me (Back to

Heaven to Father God), …… it is better for you that I go.

For if I do not go, the Advocate (Holy Spirit) will not come

to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” (John 16:5-7)

- “…… Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the

Father in my name he will give you. Until now you have not

asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that

your joy may be complete.” (John 16:23-24)

2) Charges Solomon to Carry Out Judgments Remaining from His Reign

Messiah Jesus Will Carry Out Father God’s Judgments John 5:19-30

a) Destroy Joab for Killing David’s Generals in Peace Time

(1) Putting Bloodguilt on His Kingdom

Condemnation of Jews Who Accused Jesus, Putting Bloodguilt of

His Execution on Themselves. Matt. 27:24-25

Condemnation of Peoples Throughout Church Age Who

Persecute Christ’s Church, or Reject/Ignore His Gospel. “Go

into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does

not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:15-16


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b) Bless Barzillai for Aiding David During Absalom’s Rebellion

(1) Have His Sons Eat at King’s Table

(2) Reward of Peoples Who Accept Jesus as Lord & Savior

Invited to Jesus’ Wedding Feast. “…..Blessed are those who

have been called to the wedding feast of the Lamb…..” Rev.

19:1-10

c) Destroy Shimel for Cursing David During Absalom’s Rebellion

(1) Christ Destroys Alliance of Nations Rebelling Against His Kingdom

Rev. 19:11-21

d) Jesus’ Judgment of Nations at End of Church Age Matt. 25:31-46

(1) “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with

him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be

assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another,

as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the

sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

“Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are

blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from

the foundation of the world…….’

- Showed Compassion to Christ’s Brethren (Jews & Church)

- Aided the Advancement of God’s Kingdom on Earth

“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you

accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his

angels……’”

- Showed No Compassion to Christ’s Brethren

- Obstacles to the Advancement of God’s Kingdom on Earth

3) Commands Solomon to Build House for Lord (“Temple”)

a) David’s Intention & Desire to Build Lord’s House

(1) Lord Would Not Allow Him. “You have shed much blood, and you

have waged great wars. You may not build a house in my honor….”

Jesus Shed His Blood by Offering Himself as a Holy Sacrifice,

Giving Him the Right to Build the Lord’s House (His Church)

(2) David’s Son Will Rule in Peace. “However, a son is to be born to

you. He will be a peaceful man, and I will give him rest from all his

enemies on every side. For Solomon shall be his name……”

Jesus (Prince of Peace) Bestows Peace on His Church/Kingdom.

- “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the

world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be

troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27)

Messiah Jesus will Rule a Peaceful Worldwide Kingdom

Isa. 2:4; Micah 4:3-4

(3) King Solomon Shall Build Lord’s House. “It is he who shall build a

house in my honor; he shall be a son to me, and I (Lord God) will be

a father to him, and I will establish the throne of his kingship over

Israel forever.” (1 Chron. 22:8-10)

Jesus is the Only Begotten Son of God Luke 3:21-22; Heb. 1

Lord God Established Messiah Jesus’ Throne Forever

Isa. 2:1-5; Isa. 9:5-6; Luke 1:26-33; Phil. 2:5-11

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1 Cor. 3:16-17; Eph. 2:11-22; Rev. 21:3-4

Lord’s New Temple will be Built in Jerusalem at Jesus’ Second

Coming Ezek. 40 – 43

b) David Encourages His Son Solomon

(1) “Be brave and steadfast; do not fear or lose heart” (1 Chron. 22:13b)

(2) Jesus Encourages His Church. “…… In the world you will have

trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” (John 16:33)

c) David Reveals His Preparations for Temple to Solomon

(1) Materials & Workmen He Gathered to Build Lord’s Temple

(2) Jesus Gathered His Workmen at Conclusion of His Earthly Mission,

Preparing them to Build His Church John 21; Acts 1

d) David Charges Solomon: “Set to work, therefore, and the LORD be with

you!” (1 Chron. 22:16b)

(1) Jesus Commissions His Followers to Build His House (Church). “All

power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore,

and make disciples of all nations, ……” Matt. 28:18-20

(2) Fill His House with Adopted Brothers & Sisters Rom. 8:14-17

c. King David Summons Israel’s Officials 1 Chron. 22:17 – 27:34

1) David Commands All the Leaders of Israel 1 Chron. 22:17-19

a) Help His Son Solomon Build the Temple of the Lord

(1) “…… build the sanctuary of the LORD God, that the ark of the

covenant of the LORD and God’s sacred vessels may be brought into

the house built in honor of the LORD.”

b) Jesus Commissions His Church to Build His House

Mark 16:15-18; Acts 1:8

(1) “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go,


name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching

them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am

with you always, until the end of the age.” Matt. 28:18-20

2) David Organizes Religious, Military & Civil Authorities 1 Chron. 23 – 27

Jesus Organizes His Church

a) Jesus the Head of His Church (Mystical Body of Christ)

1 Cor. 12; Eph. 1:22-23; Eph. 4; Col. 1:15-20; Rev. 1 - 3

(1) “He (Jesus Christ) is the head of the body, the church. He is the

beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he himself

might be preeminent.” (Col. 1:18)

b) Officials/Ministries Within Christ’s Church 1 Cor. 12:27-31

(1) “And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as

evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for

the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all

attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to

mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ”

(Eph. 4:11-13)

d. King David Calls an Assembly in Jerusalem 1 Chron. 28 – 29

1) David Addresses Lord’s Chosen Nation

Foreshadow of Jesus’ Summation of the Gospel He Presented to Israel

John 12:20-50

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(Lord’s Permanent Dwelling Among His People)

(1) “But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house in my honor, for

you are a man who fought wars and shed blood.’” (1 Chron. 28:3)

b) Lord Chose House of David to Rule Israel

Jesus is the Lord’s Chosen One to Rule Israel Luke 1:26-33

(1) “However, the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me from all my

father’s family to be king over Israel forever……” (1 Chron. 28:4)

Lord Chose Tribe of Judah (Re: Gen. 49:8-12)

o Jesus from the Tribe of Judah Matt. 1:3-16; Luke 3:23-33

Lord Chose David from Tribe of Judah (Re: 1 Sam. 16:1-13)

o Jesus of the House of David Matt. 1:18-25

(2) Lord Chose David’s Son Solomon to Sit on Throne & Build Temple

“For he (Lord God of Israel) said to me: ‘It is your son Solomon

who shall build my house and my courts, for I have chosen him

for my son, and I will be a father to him. I will establish his

kingdom forever, if he perseveres in keeping my commandments

and decrees as he keeps them now.’” (1 Chron. 28:6-7)

o Jesus is a Royal Descendant of King Solomon Matt. 1:6-16

o Jesus is the Lord’s Chosen Messiah-King, Son of God; Who

Rules Over Lord’s Kingdom Forever Luke 1:26-33

o Jesus Kept & Obeyed All Lord’s Commandments & Decrees,

Fulfilling the Law Matt. 5:17-18; Phil 2:5-8

o Jesus is Building a Living House of the Lord – His Church

1 Cor. 3:16-17

c) David Exhorts People to Obey Lord’s Commandments

Jesus Exhorts People to Accept Him as Messiah & Obey their Lord’s

Commandments John 5:24; John 5:39-40; Matt. 7:24-27; John 13:34-35

d) David Exhorts Solomon to Serve Lord with Pure Heart

(1) “As for you, Solomon, my son, know the God of your father and

serve him with a perfect heart and a willing soul, …… If you seek

him, he will let himself be found by you; but if you abandon him, he

will cast you off forever. See, then! The LORD has chosen you to

build a house as his sanctuary. Take courage and set to work.”

(1 Chron. 28:9-10)

(2) Jesus Fulfills David’s Exhortation by Living & Serving Father God

with a Pure Heart John 5:19-23; John 14:9-11

(3) Jesus is God’s Chosen One to Build Everlasting House of the Lord

2) David Gives Temple Plans to Solomon

a) Charges Solomon: “Be firm and steadfast; go to work without fear or

discouragement, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail

you or abandon you before you have completed all the work for the

service of the house of the LORD.” (1 Chron. 28:20)

b) Temple Specified in Old Covenant Fulfilled in the Person of Jesus Christ

(1) “Destroy this temple (His Body) and in three days I will raise it up.”

John 2:19

(2) We, Being in Christ Jesus as His Mystical Body, are Individually,

Corporately & Eternally the Temple of the Holy Spirit

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3) Offerings for Temple

a) David Offers Building Materials for Temple

Represents Souls Gathered by Christ to Build His Universal Church

b) Tribes & Families of Israel Contribute Offerings for Temple

Represents Israel’s Offerings to Christ’s Church

c) David & People Rejoice Over Free-Will Offerings

4) David’s Prayer of Praise & Thanksgiving

a) Blesses the Lord: “Blessed may you be, O LORD, God of Israel our

father, from eternity to eternity. Yours, O LORD, are grandeur and power,

majesty, splendor, and glory.…….” (1 Chron. 29:10-18)

b) Intercedes for Solomon: “Give to my son Solomon a wholehearted desire

to keep your commandments, precepts, and statutes, that he may carry out

all these plans and build the castle for which I have made preparation.”

(1 Chron. 29:19)

c) Beseeches Whole Assembly to Bless the Lord

d) Jesus Christ’s Prayer at Conclusion of His Public Ministry John 17

(1) Jesus Glorifies God by Successfully Completing His Earthly Mission

“Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your

son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all

people, so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him.”

(John 17:1-2)

“I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave

me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I

had with you before the world began.” (John 17:4-5)

(2) Jesus Intercedes for His Disciples, Entrusting them with His Gospel

Jesus' Prayer is Eternal, Continuing to Church Leaders, Religious

& Lay Witnesses throughout the Church Age

(3) Jesus Blesses & Intercedes for Every Person Who Hears and Believes

Christ's Witnesses throughout the Church Age

e) Israel Offers Sacrifices & Holocausts to Lord the Next Day

Jesus Christ Offers Himself as a Holy, Perfect & Eternal Sacrifice

Heb. 10:1-18

(1) People Feast & Rejoice in Lord Presence

(2) Church Rejoices in Christ by Partaking of Holy Communion

1 Cor. 11:23-32

5) Second Anointing of King Solomon

Second Anointing of Jesus Christ Occurred when He Ascended into Heaven

After Completing His Earthly Mission. (His First Anointing was at His

Baptism when He Began His Earthly Ministry. Matt. 3:13-17)

a) Solomon Publicly Anointed & Proclaimed King

Prefigures Jesus’ Coronation as King of Kings, Attended & Proclaimed

by Heavenly Hosts Heb. 1; Rev. 4 & 5

b) Zadok Anointed as Priest

Prefigures Jesus’ Ordination as Eternal High Priest Heb. 4:14 - 5:10

c) King Solomon Sits on Throne in Place of His Father David

Prefigures Jesus’ Enthronement at Right Hand of Most High God

Heb. 1:1-4; Heb. 8:1-2

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The Church Pledges Allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior

(Prerequisite of Becoming a Christian)

(1) “…..if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in

your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For

one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with

the mouth and so is saved.” Rom. 10:9-10

e. King David’s Death 1 Kings 2:10-11, 1 Chron. 29:26-30

1) Buried in City of David (Zion in Jerusalem)

3. King Solomon’s Reign 1 Kings 2 – 11

King Solomon’s Reign is a Type of Messiah-King Jesus at His Second Coming, When

He Establishes His Kingdom Over the Entire Earth & Reigns as King of Kings & Lord

of Lords (See “Messianic Kingdom” Study). Zech. 14; Rev. 19:11 - 20:10

1) King Solomon Initially Secures His Rule by Judgment.

Messiah-King Jesus Initially Secures His Earthly Rule by Judging the Nations.

Matt. 24:29-35; Matt. 25:31-46

2) King Solomon Reigns Over a United Kingdom (Israel & Judah) in Peace.

Messiah-King Jesus (‘Prince of Peace’) Reigns Over a Worldwide United Kingdom

(Israel & Gentile Nations) in Peace. Isa. 2:1-5; Isa. 9:5-6

3) King Solomon Rules with Wisdom.

Messiah-King Jesus Rules with Equity, Truth & Wisdom. Isa. 11:1-9; Psa. 2

4) King Solomon Builds the Lord’s Temple (Lord’s Residence on Earth & Israel’s

Permanent Place of Worship) in Jerusalem (Israel’s Capital).

Fulfilling Lord’s Promise to King David 2 Sam. 7:8-17

Messiah-King Jesus Will be Enthroned in the New Temple in Jerusalem (World’s

Capital) Ezek. 40 – 48

o Fulfilling Lord’s Promise to King David 2 Sam. 7:8-17

5) The Lord Confirms His Royal Covenant with King Solomon: 1 Kings 9

David’s Son on Israel’s Throne

“I (Lord) will be a father to him (David’s Son) and he will be a son to me ….”

2 Sam. 7:14

Messiah-King Jesus Fulfills the Lord’s Royal Covenant:

o Jesus is the Promised Son of David Matt. 1:6-16

o Jesus is the Son of God Heb. 1

o Jesus is Enthroned Forever Luke 1:30-33

a. Solomon Secures His Kingdom 1 Kings 2:12-46

Messiah Initially Secures His Earthly Reign by Judgment Matt. 25:31-46

1) Adonijah Requests a Favor of Bathsheba (Solomon’s Mother)

Represents Attempts by Israel’s Ruling Class to Regain Authority in Christ’s

Kingdom

a) “You know that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel expected me to be

king. But the kingdom escaped me and became my brother’s, for the

LORD gave it to him. But now there is one favor I would ask of you……”

b) “Please ask King Solomon, who will not refuse you, to give me Abishag

the Shunamite for my wife.” (1 Kings 2:15-17)

(1) Abishag was King David’s Concubine (Re: 1 Kings 1:1-4)

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2) Solomon Provides a Throne for Bathsheba at His Right Hand

a) Bathsheba Asks Solomon to Give Abishag to Adonijah as His Wife

b) Solomon Refuses: “Ask the kingdom for him as well, for he is my elder

brother and has with him Abiathar the priest and Joab…” (1 Kings 2:22)

c) Solomon Orders Benaiah to Execute Adonijah, Fulfilling His Warning

(Re: 1 Kings 1:49-53)

Messiah Eliminates All Competition for Throne Psa. 2

Comment. Why? A king’s concubines were considered his royal property, inherited by his successor, so

Solomon inherited Abishag. If Solomon granted Adonijah’s request and gave Abishag to him as a wife it

could have undermined Solomon’s security as king, giving a certain legitimacy to Adonijah’s claim to the

throne (i.e. son of David, elder brother to Solomon, possessing some of David’s royal property), that

could possibly lead to insurrection.

In like manner, Messiah-King Jesus will eliminate anyone, or any group, who opposes Him, or attempts

to manipulate Him, compromise or usurp His Absolute and Sovereign Authority (Phil. 2:5-11).

3) Solomon Judges Abiathar the Priest

(Abiathar Supported Adonijah’s Claim to Throne. 1 Kings 1:5-10)

Prefigures Messiah Jesus’ Judgment of Religious Authorities Who

Compromise His Gospel for Man’s Ways & Traditions.

a) Spares Abiathar’s Life Exiling Him to His Hometown.

(Lord Honors His Anointed Offices)

b) Disposes Abiathar from Priesthood

(Lord Defrocks Compromising Priests/Clergy)

4) Solomon Judges Gen. Joab

(Joab Supported Adonijah’s Claim to Throne. 1 Kings 1:5-10)

(Solomon Carries Out King David’s Judgment. 1 Kings 2:5-6)

Prefigures Messiah Jesus’ Judgment of Military/Civil Authorities Who Use

their Offices to Shed Innocent Blood, and/or Persecute His Church

a) Joab Flees to Tabernacle & Seizes Horns of Altar for Protection

(Clinging to the Old Covenant / Old World Order)

b) Solomon Orders Benaiah to Execute Joab

5) King Solomon Appoints Benaiah as General Over Army Replacing Joab

Reward of Military/Civil Authorities Who Remain Faithful to Word of God

a) Officials in Messiah’s Kingdom Rev. 20:4; Matt. 19:27-30

6) King Solomon Appoints Zadok as High Priest Replacing Abiathar

Reward of Religious Authorities Who Remain Faithful to Word of God

a) Priests in Messiah’s Kingdom from House of Zadok Ezek. 44:15-31

7) Solomon Judges Shimei

(Solomon Carries Out King David’s Judgment. 1 Kings 2:5-9)

Shimei Represents Survivors of Christ’s Coming & Judgment, and their

Descendants, Living in Messiah’s Earthly Realm During His Millennial Reign

Zech. 14:16-21; Matt. 25:31-40; Rev. 20:1-10

a) Allows Shimei to Live in Jerusalem as City of Refuge

(Keeping an Eye on Shimei so He Doesn’t Incite Discontent/Rebellion)

(1) “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there. Do not go

anywhere else. For if you leave…… be certain you shall die without

fail. You shall be responsible for your own blood” (1 Kings 2:36-37)

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(3) These Peoples Must Remain Under Messiah’s Authority, to Learn of

Him, His Ways, Obey Him and Accept Him as Lord & Savior

b) Shimei Leaves Jerusalem After 3 Years to Fetch 2 Runaway Servants

Symbolizes Those People Who Rebel Against Jesus’ Supreme Authority

c) Solomon Confronts Shimei When He Returns

d) Solomon Orders Benaiah to Execute Shimei

Prefigures Jesus’ Uncompromising Judgment for Rebellion Rev. 20:7-10

b. Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom 1 Kings 3

What Is Wisdom? Wisdom is Not Human Intellect, Knowledge nor Understanding.

It is Not Something We Acquire, Learn or Possess. Wisdom is a Person – Our Lord

Jesus Christ the Son of God & Son of Man. Wisdom is to Know Christ Jesus as

Our Lord & Savior, and to Yield Our Hearts/Minds, Will and Understanding to

Him, Relying Solely on the Holy Spirit to Guide and Direct Us in Every Situation.

Prov. 1:7; Prov. 3:5-6; Prov. 8; Prov. 30:1-6; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; 1 Cor. 2:6-16

1) King Solomon’s Compromises 1 Kings 3:1-3

(Represents Humanistic Pursuit of Wisdom)

a) Allies Himself with Egypt (Humanistic Approach to Wisdom: Political

Alliances with Foreign/Pagan Cultures & Authorities.)

(1) Marries Daughter of Pharaoh

(2) Brings His Pagan Wife to City of David

b) People Offering Sacrifices on High Places

(Unsanctified Places of Worship)

(1) No Temple in Jerusalem at that Time

c) Solomon Offers Sacrifices & Burns Incense on High Places (Humanistic

Approach to Wisdom: Participation in Foreign/Pagan Practices/Rituals.)

Where King Solomon Compromised His Faith, His Culture & Obedience

to the Laws of Moses; Christ Jesus Remained Faithful to Father God,

Obeying and Fulfilling All His Precepts, Laws and Prophecies.

Matt. 5:17-18; Phil. 2:5-8; Heb. 5:7-10

2) Solomon’s Prayer/Dream 1 Kings 3:4-15; 2 Chron. 1:1-12

(King Solomon’s Search for True Wisdom.)

a) Solomon Goes to Gibeon to Inquire of Lord

(Site of the Tabernacle of Moses. David had Taken Ark of Covenant to

Jerusalem & Pitched a Tent Over it.)

(1) Summons Israel’s Officials & Family Heads to Accompany Him

b) Solomon Offers 1000 Holocausts to Lord

c) Lord Appears to Solomon that Night in a Dream (1 Kings 3:6-14)

(1) God Says: “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.”

(2) Solomon Asks: “……Give your servant, therefore, an understanding

heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For

who is able to govern this vast people of yours?”

(3) Lord Pleased with His Request: “Because you have asked for this—

not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your

enemies, but for understanding so that you may know what is right—

Answers His Prayer. “I do as you requested, I give you a heart

so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like

you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal

you.

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asked for, such riches and glory that among kings there is not

your like.

Conditional Gift. “And if you follow me by keeping my statutes

and commandments, as your father David did, I will give you a

long life.”

(4) The Lord’s Ultimate Answer to King Solomon’s Prayer, as well as its

Perfect Fulfillment, is through His Son, Christ Jesus (Son of David):

Jesus Christ is Son of God. He is Wisdom Itself!

Col. 1:15-20; Col. 2:1-3; Col. 2:9-10

Jesus Christ’s Wealth & Glory is Untold. He Sits at the Right

Hand of God Almighty. He Eternally Rules Heaven & Earth.

Psa. 24; Phil. 2:5-11; Heb. 1:1-4; Rev. 21 & 22

Jesus Christ Obeyed & Fulfilled All of God’s Laws & Statutes.

He is the Source of Eternal Life for Mankind. He is Life Itself!

John 1:1-17; John 11:25-26; John 14:6; John 17:1-3

d) Solomon Returns to Jerusalem

Jesus Christ will Return to Jerusalem & Establish His Kingdom Zech. 14

(1) Stands Before Ark of the Covenant

Jesus Will Take His Throne Upon the Ark of the Covenant (“Mercy

Seat”) in the New Temple’s Holy of Holies

(2) Offers Sacrifices & Holocausts to Lord

Jesus Offered Himself as a Holy & Perfect Sacrifice to Lord

(3) Holds Banquet for His Servants

Jesus Holds Banquets for His Church:

Holy Communion throughout the Church Age 1 Cor. 11:17-34

Wedding Feast at Culmination of Church Age Rev. 19:1-10

Comment. The Lord could see that Solomon’s tendency was to please man and to be accepted by man

(e.g. marrying a pagan princess for political alliance, and participating in unsanctified rituals to please

the people). The Lord wanted Solomon to have a heart centered upon Him, like his father David, so

Solomon could rule the Lord’s people (Israel) in righteousness. The Lord tested Solomon by inviting

Solomon to ask anything from Him, which He would grant. Solomon asked correctly. The Lord gave

Solomon extraordinary wisdom to discern good from evil, the ways of God from the ways of man. The

Lord also gave Solomon riches so that he would not have to rely on man, nor trust in man, for his

success. The Lord also promised Solomon long life, if he remained obedient and faithful to Lord, to

continue ruling His people in righteousness.

Unlike Solomon, Christ Jesus (Son of David & Legitimate Heir to the Throne of Israel) was no respecter

of persons (Matt. 22:16), whose heart/mind/will was always centered on Father God (John 5:19-30,

Matt. 16:21-23, Luke 22:39-44, Heb. 10:5-7). As such, all the rights, honor and privileges granted by

the Lord God to King Solomon (Lord’s Anointed King) belong to Christ Jesus by natural order of

succession. Christ Jesus’ prayer, at the conclusion of His ministry on Earth was for the restoration of

His Divine Glory (John 17:1-5).

3) Solomon’s Wise Judgment 1 Kings 3:16-28

Examples of Christ Jesus’ Wisdom During His Ministry.

Matt. 4:1-11; Matt. 22:15-22; Luke 7:36-50; John 8:1-11

a) Two Harlots Present their Case to King

(1) Both Live in Same House

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(2) One Woman’s Son Died During Night

She Switches Babies While Other Woman Slept

(3) Other Woman Wakes & Discovers the Switch

(4) Both Women Argue, Claiming the Living Child

b) Solomon Asks for a Sword

(1) Solomon Says: “Cut the living child in two, and give half to one

woman and half to the other.”

(2) First Woman Says: “Please, my lord, give her the living child—please

do not kill it!”

(3) Second Woman Says: “It shall be neither mine nor yours. Divide it!”

(4) Solomon’s Judgment: “Give the first one the living child! By no

means kill it, for she is the mother.” (1 Kings 3:25-27)

c) Symbolic of Christ Jesus’ Judgment of Nations at His Second Coming

Matt. 25:31-46

(1) Jesus Sits Upon a His Glorious Throne

All the Nations Gather Before Him

(2) Jesus Divides the Nations

Blesses Nations on His Right: “Come, you who are blessed by

my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the

foundation of the world……” (Matt. 25:34-36)

Condemns Nations on His Left: “Depart from me, you accursed,

into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels……”

(Matt. 25:41-43)

d) All Israel (World) Awed by the Wisdom God had Given Solomon (Jesus)

Messiah will Rule in Wisdom, Justice & Truth Psa. 67; Psa. 97:1-6

(1) “In days to come (Messianic Age), The mountain of the LORD’S

house (Temple – Messiah’s Throne) shall be established as the

highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream

toward it; many peoples shall come and say: ‘Come, let us climb the

LORD’S mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, That he

(Messiah) may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.’

For from Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD

from Jerusalem.” Isa. 2:2-3

c. Solomon’s Royal Kingdom 1 Kings 4 – 5

1) Chief Officials of Solomon’s Kingdom 1 Kings 4:1-6

Messiah Jesus Appoints Officials in His Kingdom. “From him shall come

leader and chief, from him warrior’s bow and every officer.” Zech. 10:4

a) Zadok & His Son Azariah as (Chief) Priests

(1) Jesus Appoints House of Zadok to Serve as Priests Under His

Authority as King & High Priest Ezek. 44:15-31

b) Elihoreph and Ahijah as Scribes (Attorneys)

c) Jehoshaphat as Chancellor (Chief Executive / Prime Minister)

d) Benaiah as Commander of the Army

e) Azariah as Chief of the Commissaries

f) Zabud, Prophet Nathan’s Son, as Companion (Advisor) to the King

(1) King Jesus Holds & Fulfills Office of Prophet

g) Ahishar as Major-domo (Chief of Staff) of the Palace

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Comments.

1) After Jesus rose from the dead and before He ascended into Heaven, He commissioned His

appointed officials (Apostles) and His Church to spread His Gospel of Salvation throughout the

World (Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-18, Acts 1:8). After His ascension and glorification, Jesus, as

Head of the Church, continues to appoint and anoint officials and laymen to evangelize unbelievers,

and to edify and unite His Church (Acts 2:1-4, 1 Cor. 12:27-31, Eph. 4:11-13).

2) I believe that a fulfilled gospel (good news of Messiah’s Salvation, Victory & Rule – i.e. “Kingdom

Gospel”) will be proclaimed throughout the Messianic Age, inviting those people who were

transitioned into that Age at Christ’s Second Coming, and their descendants, to freely accept

Messiah Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. I believe that more people will be saved during

the Messianic Age then all those saved from creation to the present day.

2) Solomon Divides the Kingdom into 12 Districts

1 Kings 4:7-19; 1 Kings 5:2-3 & 7-8

a) Assigns a Commissioner for Each District

b) Each District Supplies the King Provisions One Month of the Year

Comment. As Israel consisted of 12 Tribes in the Old Covenant, and Christ Jesus appointed 12 Apostles

from Israel (under the Old Covenant) for His New Covenant; so, I believe that Messiah will appoint 12

“Commissioners” (e.g. Governors / Judges) from the Church Age to righteously govern 12 “Districts”

(Nations/Regions) throughout the World under His Authority as King of kings (Rev. 20:4a).

3) Extent of Solomon’s Rule 1 Kings 4:20; 1 Kings 5:1 & 4-5

Foreshadows the Extent of Messiah’s Earthly Rule

a) Populations of Israel & Judah Increase & Live in Peace

(Israel & Judah Represent World’s Populations. Deut. 32:8-9)

(1) “Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sands by the sea; they ate

and drank and made merry.” (1 Kings 4:20)

Longevity Increasing Populations. “No longer shall there be in

it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not

round out his full lifetime; He dies a mere youth who reaches but

a hundred years, and he who fails of a hundred shall be thought

accursed.” Isa. 65:20

(2) “Judah and Israel lived in security, every man under his vine or under

his fig tree from Dan to Beer-sheba, as long as Solomon lived”

(1 Kings 5:5)

Peoples Live in Security. “Every man shall sit under his own

vine or under his own fig tree, undisturbed; for the mouth of the

LORD of hosts has spoken.” Micah 4:4

b) Solomon Rules Kingdoms Beyond Israel & Judah

(1) Messiah Rules All Nations of World. “The LORD shall become king

over the whole earth; on that day the LORD shall be the only one, and

his name the only one.” Zech. 14:9

(2) Messiah Enforces Universal Peace. “He shall judge between many

peoples and impose (Peace) terms on strong and distant nations;

They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into

pruning hooks; One nation shall not raise the sword against another,

nor shall they train for war again.” Micah 4:3

c) Foreign Nations Pay Tribute to Solomon as Vassal States

(1) Wealth of Nations Brought to Messiah. “For the riches of the sea

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nations shall be brought to you.” Isa. 60:5b

4) Solomon’s Wealthy Kingdom 1 Kings 5:6; 2 Chron. 1:13-17

(Spiritual Wealth & Abundance)

(See Section E.3.f “King Solomon’s Wealth” Below)

a) Silver (Symbolizes Redemption) & Gold (Symbolizes Divinity) as Common

as Stones

(1) Redemption is Available & Prevalent for All Mankind through

Messiah - Son of God.

b) Lucrative Commerce with Other Nations

(1) World Abundantly Blessed. “……the earth shall be filled with

knowledge of the LORD, as water (Holy Spirit) covers the sea

(Gentile Nations).” Isa. 11:9

5) Solomon’s Intellect 1 Kings 5:9-14

a) God Gave Solomon Exceptional Wisdom, Understanding & Knowledge

(1) Spoke & Wrote 3,000 Proverbs

Messiah is the Master of Parables & Wise Instruction

Psa. 78:2; Matt. 13:34-35

(2) Composed 1,005 Songs

Praise & Worship Received by Jesus - Divine King

Psa. 47; Psa. 96; Psa. 97; Psa. 98

(3) Disclosed a Superb Knowledge of Nature

Messiah – Creator Restores Nature throughout His Kingdom

Isa. 11:6-8; Isa. 41:18-20

b) “He was wiser than all other men ……and his fame spread throughout the

neighboring nations.” (1 Kings 5:11)

(1) Messiah’s Infinite Wisdom. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. As high as the heavens

are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my

thoughts above your thoughts.” Isa. 55:8-9

c) “Men came to hear Solomon’s wisdom from all nations, sent by all the

kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.” (1 Kings 5:14)

(1) “Many nations shall come, and say, ‘Come, let us climb the mount of

the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob, That he (Messiah) may

instruct us in his ways, that we may walk in his paths.’ For from Zion

shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from

Jerusalem.” Micah 4:2

6) Preparations to Build Temple 1 Kings 5:15-32; 2 Chron. 1:18 – 2:17

Foreshadows Preparations for Messiah’s Temple

a) Solomon Makes Trade Agreement with Hiram – King of Tyre (Lebanon)

Tyre Represents Gentile Church

(1) Tyre Provides Lumber from Cedar & Fir Trees

Lumber Represents Mankind, Gathered throughout Church Age

(2) Solomon Pays with Wheat, Barley, Wine & Oil

Represents Spiritual Sustenance Provided by Christ to His Church:

Wheat/Barley = Jesus the Bread of Life

Wine = Blood of Christ

Oil = Anointing of the Holy Spirit

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Represents Gentile Workers throughout Church Age

Join Craftsmen in Judah Appointed by King David

o Gentiles Join with Jews to Build Christ’s Church

Rom. 11:11-28; Eph. 2:11-22

b) Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom to Work in Harmony & Peace with Tyre

c) Solomon Conscripts Workmen from Israel

Represents Saved of Israel Who Labor to Build Messiah’s Church

d) Other Materials Previously Provided by King David & Tribal Leaders

(Re: 1 Chron. 22:1-16; 1 Chron. 29:1-11)

Old Testament Provides Foundational Materials for Messiah’s Kingdom

d. King Solomon Builds the Lord’s Temple 1 Kings 6 – 9; 2 Chron. 3 - 8

(See “Tabernacle & Temple – Part I & Part II” Studies)

1) Construction of the Temple 1 Kings 6; 2 Chron. 3 - 4

a) Messiah Jesus Fulfilled Old Covenant Temple at His First Coming,

Providing the Way into Father God’s Presence

(1) “Destroy this temple (Referring to His Body) and in three days I will

raise it up.” John 2:19

(2) “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father

except through me.” John 14:6

b) Temple Built in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah (Temple Mount)

(1) Site Selected by King David

(2) Threshing Floor of Ornan Purchased by King David

(Re: 2 Sam. 24:18-25; 1 Chron. 21:18 – 22:1)

c) Temple Built to Lord’s Specifications

(1) Plans Given to Solomon by King David (Re: 1 Chron. 28:11-19)

(a) Temple Plans the Lord Gave to David

(2) Complex of Structures Adjacent to Temple Structure

(a) Priests’ Chambers, Temple Treasuries, Storerooms, etc.

(3) Basic Configuration of Temple Structure

(a) Walled Courtyard for People to Worship

Represents that Sinful Man is Separated from a Holy God

Single Entrance Gate in East Wall

Jesus is the Only Way to God’s Presence

Bronze Altar to Offer Holocausts & Sacrifices

Jesus Offered Himself as a Holy & Perfect Sacrifice to Atone

for Man’s Sins, Reconciling Man to God Heb. 10:1-18

Sea of Glass (Basin/Laver) Supported by Bronze Oxen

- Used by Priests to Cleanse Themselves

Jesus Cleanses Us from Sin 1 John 1:6-10

(b) Temple Building of Dressed Stones - Exquisitely Decorated

Single Entrance on East Wall of Building

Jesus is the Truth that Leads Us into the Presence of God

- Stairs Lead Up to a Porch in Front of Entrance

Jesus Leads Us Up to Heaven

- Tall Bronze Columns on Each Side of Porch

- Double Doors into the Outer Room

Jesus Leads Us through Heaven’s Gate into City of God

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- Walls of Cedar Paneling & Floors of Fir Planking

(Wood Symbolizes Man), Overlay with Gold (Symbolizes

God)

Jesus is Both Son of Man & Son of God

- Tables of Showbread on Sides of Room

Jesus is the Bread of Life, Sustaining Our Way

John 6:35; John 6:53-58

- Lampstands (Menorahs) on Sides of Room

Jesus is the Light of the World, Illuminating Our Way

John 8:12; John 9:5

- Incense Altar at Far End of Room, Before Entrance into

Holy of Holies

Jesus is Mediator Between Man & God, Interceding for

Us 1 Tim. 2:5-6

- Double Door with Veil Covering Holy of Holies

- Veil Symbolizes Jesus’ Flesh that was Torn for Sins of

Man, Opening Our Way into God’s Holy Presence

Matt. 27:51-52; Heb. 10:19-22

Inner Sanctuary (Holy of Holies) - No One Allowed to Enter,

Except High Priest on Day of Atonement

High Priest Jesus, Who is Life, Ushers Us into the Presence

of God John 5:25-30; John 11:25-26; Heb. 4:14-16

- Room Overlaid Entirely of Gold (God’s Throne Room)

- Resting Place for the Ark of the Covenant

(Lord’s Throne on Mercy Seat Atop Ark)

Jesus Enthroned at Right Hand of God Almighty

Heb. 1:1-4; Rev. 5

- Golden Cherubim Stretched Out Above Ark

God’s Heavenly Throne Attended by Cherubim Rev. 4

d) Word of Lord Comes to King Solomon

(1) “As to this temple you are building— If you observe my (Lord’s)

statutes, carry out my ordinances, keep and obey all my commands,

(2) “I will fulfill toward you (King of Israel) the promise I made to your

father David (Lord’s Covenant with David)

(3) “I will dwell in the midst of the Israelites and will not forsake my

people Israel.” (1 Kings 6:12-13)

(4) Messiah Jesus (Son of David) (Son of Solomon) Observed All Lord’s

Statutes, Fulfilled All Lord’s Ordinances, Kept and Obeyed All

Lord’s Commands; therefore, the Lord God is Obligated by His Word

to Keep the Promise He Made to Kings David & Solomon to Messiah.

e) Temple Took 7 Years to Build

2) Messiah Jesus Builds a New Temple at His Second Coming, in which He is

Enthroned, that Commemorates & Celebrates His Fulfillment of Both the Old

& New Covenants

a) Prophetic Promise of Messiah’s New Temple Hag. 2:1-9

(1) “For thus says the LORD of hosts: One moment yet, a little while, and

I (Messiah – Son of God) will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea

and the dry land (Messiah’s Second Coming). I will shake all the

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fill this house (New Temple) with glory (Messiah’s Presence), says the

LORD of hosts….. ” (Hag. 2:6-9)

b) Ezekiel's Vision of the New Temple Ezek. 40 – 42

(1) Ezekiel Sees a Man with a Measure Ezek. 40:1-5

(a) City Being Built in Land of Israel (Messiah's New Jerusalem)

(b) Man has the Appearance of Bronze (Messiah the Son of Man)

Standing at Gate (Poised to Usher in His Kingdom)

Holding Linen Cord (Priestly Thread to Knit Together

Jewish & Christian Covenants)

Holding 6 Cubit Measuring Rod (Built for Mankind)

(2) Overview of New Temple Specifications Ezek. 40:6 – 42:20

(a) The Outer Court (Walled Courtyard)

Three Gates into Courtyard: East, North & South

Altar in Front of Temple

(b) Temple Building

The Inner Court (“Nave”)

- East Gate with Vestibule to Outer Court

- North Gate with Vestibule to Outer Court, having

Chamber for Priests in Charge of Altar & Chamber for

Preparing Sacrifices

- South Gate with Vestibule to Outer Court, having

Chamber for Priest in Charge of Temple

- Wooden Altar in Front of Holy Place: “….. This is the

table which is before the LORD.” (Ezek. 41:22)

Inner Sanctuary Beyond the Nave: “This is the Holy of

Holies” (Ezek. 41:4)

- Double Door Entrance into Holy of Holies

- Messiah’s Earthly Throne Room

Observations & Opinions. There are major differences between the Old Covenant Temple and Messiah’s

New Temple in His Earthly Kingdom.

1. Overall Configuration.

The Old Covenant Temple has One Entrance from the East into the Outer Court and the Inner

Court, symbolizing that there is only one way into God’s Presence.

The New Temple has 3 Gates into the Outer Court with corresponding Gates into the Inner

Court. These 3 Entrances form a Crucifix with the Feet at the East Gate, the Hands at the North

and South Gates, and the Head in the Holy of Holies, symbolizing Messiah’s fulfillment of both

the Old & New Covenants by His Crucifixion.

2. Outer Court (Walled Courtyard).

Both Temples have an Altar of Sacrifice, revealing a continuation of Messiah’s sacrifice into the

Messianic Kingdom.

There is no Laver in the New Temple, revealing that the Priests in Messiah’s Kingdom have

already been cleansed by His Blood of the New Covenant.

3. Inner Court (“Nave”).

There is no Table of Showbread in the New Temple, which has been fulfilled by Messiah “The

Bread of Life” in His first advent.

There is no Lampstand in the New Temple, which has been fulfilled by Messiah “The Light of the

World” in His first advent.

In the New Temple Priests prepare Sacrifices & Other Duties/Residences at the North & South

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at Messiah’s Right and Left Hands, since He has fulfilled both the Old and New Covenants.

There is no Incense Altar in the New Temple for the Priests to intercede before the Lord for the

people. Instead there is a Wooden Table before the Holy of Holies, representing Messiah’s

fulfillment of 1) Sacred Feasts of the Old Covenant, and 2) Holy Communion of the New

Covenant. Messiah as High Priest continues to make constant intercession for His people.

4. Holy of Holies (“Space Beyond Nave”).

Instead of the Veil separating the Inner Court from the Holy of Holies, there is a Double Door

symbolizing Messiah’s fulfillment of both the Old and New Covenants.

There is No Ark of the Covenant in the New Temple. All of God’s Laws and Commandments

have been fulfilled by Messiah in His first advent.

Messiah’s Throne is in the Holy of Holies.

3) Solomon Constructs His Palace 1 Kings 7:1-12

Messiah’s Temple will be His Palace Ezek. 43:1-9

a) Palace Took 13 Years to Build

4) Furnishings & Utensils Made for Temple Worship 1 Kings 7:13-51

(Symbolizes the Person & Works of Messiah Jesus)

a) Bronze Pots, Shovels & Bowls (Used in Sacrificial Rituals)

b) Furnishings Made of Cedar Wood Overlay with Gold

c) Solid Gold Basins, Snuffers, Bowls, Cups & Fire Pans

d) David’s Offerings Brought into Temple’s Treasury (Symbolizing the Works

of the Saints Brought into Messiah’s Treasury. 1 Cor. 3:10-15)

5) Dedication of the Temple (7th

Month) 1 Kings 8:1 – 9:9; 2 Chron. 5 – 7

Prefigures Consecration of New Temple in Messiah’s Kingdom Ezek. 43

(Feast of Trumpets/New Years [Rosh Hashanah] and Day of Atonement [Yom

Kippur] are Celebrated in 7th

Month of Jewish Calendar. These Feasts

Foreshadow Messiah Coming for His Church and then for Israel. See “Holy

Days, Festivals & Feasts – Part II” Study.)

a) Solomon Orders Elders, Tribal Leaders & Princes to Assemble at Temple

Messiah-King Commands an Assembly of Israel & Nations Isa. 66:15-21

b) Priests Bring Ark of Covenant to Temple

(1) Followed by Levites Bringing Sacred Vessels from Tabernacle

(2) All Israel Offers Sacrifices Before Ark

(3) Priests Carry Ark into Temple’s Holy of Holies

(a) Place Ark Beneath Wings of Cherubim

(4) Priests Leave Temple Building

(a) Levite Musicians with 120 Priests Stand Before Bronze Altar

(b) Praise the Lord with Singing & Trumpets

(5) Prefigures Messiah’s Procession into Jerusalem & Temple

Psa. 24; Psa. 100

(a) “.… I (Prophet Ezekiel) saw the glory of the God of Israel

coming from the east (Mount of Olives, Where Jesus Returns). I

heard a sound like the roaring of many waters (Messiah Speaks

with Divine Authority), and the earth shone with his glory

(Messiah the Light of the World).” (Ezek. 43:2)

c) A Cloud (“Shekinah Glory” of Lord) Fills the Temple

(Lord’s Residence Among His People)

(1) Priests Fall to Pavement

(a) Unable to Stand Because of the Presence of Lord

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the dark cloud; I have truly built you a princely house, a dwelling

where you may abide forever.” (1 Kings 8:12-13)

(3) Messiah Jesus Enters the New Temple Ezek. 43:3-9

(a) “ … I (Prophet Ezekiel) fell prone as the glory of the LORD

entered the temple by way of the gate which faces the east, …..

And I saw that the temple was filled with the glory of the LORD.

(b) “Then I heard someone speaking to me from the temple ……, this

is where my (Messiah – Son of God’s) throne shall be, this is

where I will set the soles of my feet; here I will dwell among the

Israelites forever. Never again shall they and their kings profane

my holy name with their harlotries ……”

(4) Temple Mount Declared Sacred Ezek. 43:10-12

(a) “…… This is the law of the temple: its whole surrounding area

on the mountain top shall be most sacred.”

d) King Solomon Declares Lord’s Covenant with David Fulfilled

(1) “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who with his own mouth

made a promise to my father David and by his hand has brought it to

fulfillment…….” (1 Kings 8:15)

(a) Lord Chose David to Rule His People Israel

Jesus from the House & Royal Lineage of King David

(b) Lord Chose David’s Son to Build a Temple to Honor Him

Jesus, Son of David, Builds an Everlasting House of Lord

(c) Lord Fulfilled His Promise

Solomon Provided a Place for the Ark of Covenant

(Lord’s Throne on Earth)

(2) Messiah Jesus Fulfills Lord’s Covenant with David, Qualifying Him

to Sit Upon His Everlasting Throne

e) King Solomon Prays to Lord God of Israel

(1) Offers Praise & Thanksgiving to Lord

(a) Examples of Praise & Thanksgiving Offered to Messiah Jesus

Creator, Savior & King Psa. 98

Holy & Righteous King Psa. 99

King, High Priest & Judge Psa. 110

(2) Asks Lord to Keep & Confirm His Promise (Covenant) to David to

Always Have a Descendant on Israel’s Throne

(a) Conditioned Upon their Obedience

(b) Promise Fulfilled & Confirmed by Messiah-King Jesus

(3) Acknowledges Greatness & Sovereignty of Lord

(a) All Creation (Including Solomon) Acknowledges Greatness &

Sovereignty of Jesus Phil. 2:9-11

(4) Offers Petitions to the Lord for the Temple and the People

(a) Prefigures Messiah’s Constant Intercession for His Church &

His People John 17:9-26; 1 Tim. 2:1-6; Heb. 4:14 – 5:10

(5) Invites Glory of God to Take His Throne in the Holy of Holies

f) Fire Descends from Heaven Consuming Sacrifices on Altar

(1) Prefigures Purification & Dedication of Altar of Sacrifice in New

Temple (Commemorating Jesus - God’s Holy & Perfect Sacrifice)

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(a) Priests Sacrifice Sin Offerings for 7 Days. “Daily for seven days

you shall offer a he-goat as a sin offering, and a young bull and a

ram from the flock, all unblemished, shall be offered for seven

days. Thus atonement shall be made for the altar, and it shall be

purified and dedicated” (Ezek. 43:25-26)

(b) Priests Offer Perpetual Sacrifices. “….. from the eighth day on,

the priests shall offer your holocausts and peace offerings on the

altar. Then I will accept you, says the Lord GOD.” (Ezek. 43:27)

(2) Glory of Lord Fills Temple

(a) Coronation & Enthronement of Messiah Jesus (Son of God) in

New Temple’s Holy of Holies Zech. 6:9-15

(3) Priests Unable to Enter Temple Because of Glory of Lord

(4) People Fall on their Faces - Seeing the Fire & Glory

g) King Solomon Blesses People

h) King Solomon & Israel Offer Sacrifices to Lord

(1) Israel Celebrates 7 Day Festival

(2) Solomon Dismisses People on 8th

Day

(3) Feast of Tabernacles/Booths (Sukkot) Celebrated in 7th

Month

(a) 7 Day Celebration that Commemorates Lord Bringing Israel

Safely into Promise Land

(b) Feast Celebrated throughout Messianic Age Zech. 14:16-21

i) The Lord Answers King Solomon’s Prayer

(1) Lord Appears & Speaks to Solomon

(2) Lord Heard Solomon’s Prayer

(3) Lord Consecrated the Temple

(4) Lord Attentive to Prayers of His People

(5) Lord Confirms His Promise. “As for you (King of Israel), if you live

in my presence as your father David lived, sincerely and uprightly,

doing just as I have commanded you, keeping my statutes and decrees

(Laws of Moses), I will establish your throne of sovereignty over

Israel forever, as I promised to your father David.…” (1 Kings 9:4-5)

(a) Messiah Jesus (Son of David) (Son of Solomon) Lived His Life

Sincerely & Uprightly before Father God, Obeying the Lord’s

Commands, Keeping & Fulfilling All the Lord’s Statutes &

Decrees; thus, Fulfilling the Lord’s Conditional Promise to King

Solomon. Christ Jesus; therefore, Claims that Promise and

Secures His Sovereign Rule Over Israel Forever.

(6) Lord Warns King Solomon & His Successors

(a) “But if you and your descendants (House of David & Solomon)

(Kings of Judah) ever withdraw from me, fail to keep the

commandments and statutes which I set before you, and proceed

to venerate and worship strange gods (Idolatry), I will cut off

Israel from the land I gave them (Israel’s Inheritance) and

repudiate the temple I have consecrated to my honor…….”

(1 Kings 9:6-7)

Lord’s Presence Will Depart from the Temple & He Will No

Longer Live Among His People

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The Temple Will be Destroyed

Israel Will be Subjugated by Foreign Nations

(b) Where King Solomon and His Descendants (Kings of Judah)

Failed, Suffering the Lord’s Chastisements (See Section F.3

Below); Messiah-King Jesus (Descendant of King Solomon &

Kings of Judah) Succeeded, Restoring Nation of Israel, the

Temple, the Lord’s Presence and the Lord’s Kingdom.

j) Enthroned Messiah Institutes His New Law Ezek. 44 – 46

k) Enthroned Messiah Institutes His New Kingdom Ezek. 47 - 48

6) Solomon’s Other Works 1 Kings 9:10-28; 2 Chron. 8

Symbolizes Richness of Secular Life in Messiah’s Kingdom

a) Construction of a Palace for Pharaoh’s Daughter

(1) Symbolic of Residences Provided for King’s Brides – His Church

b) Construction of Supply Cities

c) Construction of Civic Projects

d) Maintains the Temple in Good Repair

(1) Solomon Offers Holocausts & Sacrifices 3 Times a Year

Passover Festival (Passover, Unleavened Bread & First Fruits)

(Passover Continues into Messianic Kingdom, Commemorating

Jesus’ Fulfillment During His First Coming. Ezek. 45:18-24)

Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)

(Pentecost Fulfilled by Outpouring of Holy Spirit, Giving Birth

to Christ’s Church. Acts 2:1-4)

Festival of Booths (New Year, Day of Atonement &

Tabernacles)

(Festival Fulfilled at Jesus’ Second Coming. Feast of

Tabernacles Continues into Messianic Kingdom. Ezek. 45:25)

e) Builds Fleets of Ships

e. King Solomon & Queen of Sheba 1 Kings 10:1-13; 2 Chron 9:1-12

Symbolizes Gentile Peoples Who Seek the Lord

1) Queen of Sheba Visits King Solomon

Queen Symbolizes the Gentile Church

a) Accompanied by Large & Rich Retinue

(1) Symbolizes Peoples Brought into King’s Presence by Gentile Church

b) Bearing Gifts of Spices, Gold & Precious Stones

(1) Symbolizes Precious Souls Brought to Christ the King

c) Came to Question Solomon on Every Subject of Interest to Her

(1) Symbolizes Churches’ Quest to Learn of Christ

2) Solomon Answers & Explains Everything Queen Asks

Jesus Teaches His Church by Example, Word, Deed & Revelation

3) Queen Witnesses Solomon’s Wisdom, Wealth & Royal Court

a) “The report (Gospel) I heard in my country (Gentile Nations) about your

deeds (Christ’s Healings & Miracles) and your wisdom (Christ’s

Teachings) is true…..”

b) “Happy are your men, happy these servants of yours, who stand before

you always and listen to your wisdom. (Happy are Those Who Serve the

Lord & Study His Holy Word)

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throne of Israel. (Praise Lord God for His Precious Gift of His Son –

Jesus Christ. John 3:16)

d) “In his enduring love for Israel (Lord’s Chosen), the Lord has made you

(Christ Jesus) king to carry out judgment and justice (John 3:16-21 &

John 5:19-39).”

4) Queen Gives Solomon Abundant Gifts

Represents Services, Tithes & Offerings Church Gives to Christ Our King

5) King Solomon Gives Queen Everything She Desires

Christ Blesses Us with Eternal Life & Answers Our Prayers

a) More than Gifts She (Church) Gave to Him (Jesus Christ)

6) Queen Sheba Returns to Her Country

7) Queen’s Visit is Picture of Gentiles Seeking Lord God of Israel & His Messiah

a) Gentile Magi (Wise Men) Visit Jesus at His Birth Matt. 2:1-12

(1) Bringing Gifts to King of Jews

b) Messianic Prophecy – Blessing to Gentile Nations Luke 2:22-35

(1) “(Messiah Jesus) a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for

your people Israel.” (Luke 2:32)

c) People Following Christ During His Ministry

(1) Israeli Crowds Matt. 4:25; Matt. 8:1; Matt. 13:1-2

(2) Gentiles Seeking Israel’s Messiah

Matt. 8:5-13; Mark 7:24-30; John 12:20-22

(3) Jesus’ Inclusion of Gentiles in His Kingdom

Matt.8:10-12; Matt. 24:14; John 10:14-18

“I have other sheep (i.e. Gentiles) that do not belong to this fold

(Israel). These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and

there will be one flock, one shepherd.” (John 10:16)

(4) Jesus’ Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18

Spread His Gospel to Whole World. “Go, therefore, and make

disciples of all nations, …” (Matt. 28:19)

d) Evangelistic Work of Christ’s Church Acts 1:8

(1) Priority: Jews First then Gentiles Rom. 1:16-17; Rom. 2:1-11

(2) Initiation of Gospel to Gentiles Acts 10 & 11

(3) Incorporation of Gentiles into Church Acts 15:1-35

(4) God’s Plan for Whole World Rom. 9 – 11

“……a hardening has come upon Israel in part, until the full

number of the Gentiles comes in, and thus all Israel will be saved,

……” (Rom. 11:25-26)

(5) Christ’s Kingdom Includes Peoples from Every Nation Rev. 7:9-17

e) Nations Will Visit Messiah-King in His Kingdom Zech. 14:16-21

(1) Bringing Gifts & Listening to His Wisdom Isa. 2:1-5; Isa. 60

f. King Solomon’s Wealth 1 Kings 10:14-29; 2 Chron 9:13-28

1) Represents Unmeasured Wealth throughout Messiah’s Kingdom Isa. 60

a) Materially & Humanly Under Messiah’s Providence

b) Nationally Under Messiah’s Authority, Rule & Justice

c) Spiritually Under Messiah’s Righteousness

2) Solomon Receives 666 Talents of Gold Annually (Royal Stipend)

(6 is the Number of Man. 666 Symbolizes the Whole Man - Body, Soul/Mind &

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Represents Mankind’s Total Allegiance Required by Messiah in His Kingdom

3) Valuables in Palace Hall “Forest of Lebanon” (Cedar Colonnades & Ceiling)

Forest Represents All Mankind Living & Growing Together Within Messiah’s

Kingdom

a) 200 Shields & 300 Bucklers of Beaten Gold

Shields & Bucklers are Implements of War. Beaten Gold Represents

Messiah’s Destruction & Cessation of War in His Kingdom.

(1) “He (Messiah) shall judge between the nations, and impose (Peace)

terms on many peoples. They shall beat their swords into plowshares

and their spears into pruning hooks; One nation shall not raise the

sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.” Isa. 2:4

b) Pure Gold Drinking Vessels & Utensils

Represents Joy & Abundance Provided by Messiah During His Reign

(1) “On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples A

feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice

wines.” Isa. 25:6

4) King’s Throne Made of Ivory Overlay with Gold

a) Gold Lion at Each Arm

Messiah (Lion of Judah) Fulfilled Both Old & New Covenants

b) Gold Footstool

God Will Place All Enemies Under Messiah’s Feet. 1 Cor. 15:20-28

c) 6 Steps Leading Up to Throne

(1) 12 Gold Lions, One on Each Side of Each Step

(2) Represents the Combined Fulfillment of Lord’s (Gold) Old & New

Covenants with Man (6 Steps) Leading to Messiah’s Throne

5) Solomon’s Fleets of Ships

a) Fleets Stationed on Red Sea & Tarshish (Atlantic Ocean Ports), Bring

Valuable Cargos 1 Kings 9:26-28; 2 Chron. 8:17-18

b) Nations Bring Tithes, Offerings & Gifts to Messiah-King

(1) “All the vessels of the sea are assembled, with the ships of Tarshish in

the lead, To bring your children from afar with their silver and gold,

In the name of the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, who has

glorified you.” Isa. 60:9

6) Solomon Collects 1,400 Chariots with 12,000 Drivers & Horses

1 Kings 5:6; 2 Chron. 1:13-17

a) Stationed in 4,000 Stalls Throughout Kingdom

b) Horses Imported from Egypt & Other Countries

c) Symbolizes Messiah’s Majesty & Strength

7) Solomon’s Wealth & Wisdom Surpasses All Kings of Earth

Messiah’s Wealth & Wisdom Surpasses All Kings Throughout the Ages

a) “Thus King Solomon surpassed in riches and wisdom all the kings of the

earth.” (1 Kings 10:23)

(1) “Rise up in splendor! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord

shines upon you……. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by

your shining radiance.” Isa. 60:1-3

(2) “But the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the LORD’S glory

as water covers the sea.” Hab. 2:14

b) “The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as

numerous as the sycamores of the foothills.” (1 Kings 10:27)


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(1) “In place of bronze I will bring gold, instead of iron, silver; In place

of wood, bronze, instead of stones, iron……” Isa. 60:17

8) Officials from Other Nations Seek Audiences with King Solomon

a) To Hear the Wisdom God Put in His Heart

(1) Nations Seek Messiah’s Favor & Wisdom. “All nations shall stream

toward it (Zion); many peoples shall come and say: ‘Come, let us

climb the LORD’S mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, That

he (Lord & Messiah) may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in

his paths.’ For from Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of

the LORD from Jerusalem.” Isa. 2:2b-3

b) To Pay Him Annual Tributes

(1) Silver & Gold Articles, Garments, Weapons, Spices, Horses & Mules

(2) Nations Bring Precious Gifts to Messiah. “For the riches of the sea

(Gentile Nations) shall be emptied out before you (Messiah), the

wealth of nations shall be brought to you.” Isa. 60:5b

g. King Solomon’s Sins 1 Kings 11:1-40

1) Solomon’s Foreign (Gentile) Wives

a) Solomon Marries 700 Wives and has 300 Concubines

(1) Many Wives from Foreign (Pagan) Nations

(2) Intermarriages Forbidden by Lord Ex. 34:16

(3) Many Wives Become a Snare for a King Deut. 17:14-19

(4) When Solomon is Old, His Foreign Wives Entice Him to Build Altars

& Worship their Pagan Gods

Compromising His Faithfulness to Lord

Breaking Lord’s Commandments Ex. 20:1-6

Disobeying His Father’s (King David) Instructions 1 Kings 2:1-4

Breaking Lord’s Covenant with David 2 Sam. 7:6-16

Waiving Lord’s Promises 1 Kings 9:1-5

Disregarding Lord’s Warnings 1 Kings 9:6-9

(5) As King Solomon Married Many Foreign (Gentile) Women Who

Seduced Him into Idolatry; So, Jesus Became Bridegroom of Many

Gentile Peoples, Seducing them into God’s Holy Kingdom by the

Gospel of His Perfect Love. John 3:28-30; John 13:34-35

(6) Lord Becomes Angry with King Solomon

Solomon’s Heart Turned Away from the Lord God of Israel

Lord Appeared Twice to Solomon with Promises & Warnings

1 Kings 3:1-15; 1 Kings 6:11-13; 1 Kings 9:1-9

Solomon Disregarded Lord’s Warnings

Solomon Disobeyed Lord’s Commandments & Statutes

Solomon Waived Lord’s Promises

(7) Where King Solomon was Disobedient to Lord’s Laws, Decrees and

Conditions within His Royal Covenant, Loosing its Promises;

Messiah-King (Jesus, Descendant of Solomon) Remained Faithful and

Obedient, Giving Him the Legitimate Right to Reclaim, Establish,

Secure and Sustain those Promises in Behalf of Israel (Jesus an

Israelite from Tribe of Judah) and Gentile Nations (Jesus, Son of Man

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2) Lord Pronounces His Judgment to King Solomon:

a) “Since this is what you (King Solomon) want, and you have not kept my

covenant and my statutes which I enjoined on you, I will deprive you of the

kingdom and give it to your servant.

b) “I will not do this during your lifetime, however, for the sake of your father

David; it is your son whom I will deprive.

c) “Nor will I take away the whole kingdom. I will leave your son one tribe

(Judah) for the sake of my servant David and of Jerusalem, which I have

chosen.” (1 Kings 11:11-13)

d) Messiah Jesus Reverses the Lord’s Judgments of King Solomon; He is the

Son who Regains a United (Israel & Judah) Kingdom, Establishes it

Forever, and Extends it to Gentile Nations throughout the World.

3) Lord Raises Up Adversaries Against King Solomon 1 Kings 11:14-40

Solomon’s Adversaries Represent the Many Israelites & Nations Who Rebelled

Against Lord’s Anointed, Culminating in the Final Rebellion at the End of

Messiah’s Earthly Reign. Rev. 20:1-10

a) Hadad Who Became King of Edom

b) Rezon Who Became King of Damascus

c) Jeroboam, Son of Nebat

(1) Jeroboam from ½ Tribe of Ephraim

(2) Jeroboam Rebels Against King Solomon

(3) Jeroboam Leaves Jerusalem (Solomon’s Presence)

(4) Prophet Ahijah Meets Jeroboam on Road

(5) Ahijah Tears His Cloak into 12 Pieces & Prophesies Over Jeroboam

Lord Will Divide Solomon’s Kingdom. “Take ten pieces for

yourself; the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will tear away the

kingdom from Solomon’s grasp and will give you (Jeroboam)

ten of the tribes.’

Lord Retains One Tribe for House of David. “One tribe (Judah)

shall remain to him for the sake of David my servant, and of

Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.'

- Fulfilling His Royal Promise to Judah. (Gen. 49:8-12)

- Honoring His Royal Covenant with David. (2 Sam. 7:8-17)

- Jerusalem (In Judah) Remains Lord’s Chosen City

(2 Sam. 6; 1 Kings 6:11-13; 1 Kings 8:1-21)

Reason for Division. “The ten I will give you because he (King

Solomon) has forsaken me and has worshiped …. (Pagan Gods)

….. (Subjugating His Rule to Demonic Authority); he has not

followed my ways or done what is pleasing to me according to

my statutes and my decrees, as his father David did.’

Transfer of Israel’s Ruling Authority. “Yet I will not take any of

the kingdom from Solomon himself (Lord had Confirmed His

Royal Covenant with Solomon. 1 Kings 9:1-9),…… But I will

take the kingdom from his son and will give it to you—that is,

the ten tribes.’

Messianic Promises Continue through David’s Line. “I will give

his son one tribe, that my servant David may always have a lamp

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- Fulfilled by Jesus Messiah-King from the House of David

Offers to Establish Jeroboam as Israel’s Royal Line

“I will punish David’s line for this, but not forever.’”

(1 Kings 11:31-39)

- Promised Messiah–King will Eventually Come from House

of David to Restore & Rule a Universal Kingdom

- Promise Fulfilled by Messiah Jesus, from the House of

David, Who Restores, Secures, Expands (to Include Gentile

Nations), and Rules a Universal Kingdom.

(6) King Solomon Orders Jeroboam’s Death

Jeroboam Flees to Egypt

4) Lord Jesus’ Final Victory & Judgment Rev. 20:7-15

h. Death of King Solomon 1 Kings 11:41-43, 2 Chron 9:29-31

1) Reigned 40 Years in Jerusalem

2) Died & Buried in City of David

a) Where King Solomon Died and is Buried Awaiting Resurrection; Messiah

Jesus, Who had Already Died for Our Sins and was Resurrected from the

Dead, Remains Eternally Alive Judging both the Living and the Dead.

Rev. 20:11-15

3) Son Rehoboam Succeeds Solomon as King

4. Solomon’s Written Legacy

Scriptures Expressly Attributed to Solomon’s Authorship.

Psalm 127; Proverbs 1 – 29; Books of Ecclesiastics & Song of Songs

A Sampling of Solomon’s Writings from the Book of Proverbs were Presented in

“Anointed King – Part I” Study. In this Study We will Look at 3 Examples taken from

those Proverbs that Portray Messiah Jesus.

a. Solomon’s Purpose in Writing Proverbs Prov. 1:1-7

Prefigures Purpose of Jesus’ Teachings

1) “……That men may appreciate wisdom and discipline, may understand words

of intelligence; May receive training in wise conduct, in what is right, just and

honest; That resourcefulness may be imparted to the simple, to the young man

knowledge and discretion. A wise man by hearing them will advance in

learning, an intelligent man will gain sound guidance, That he may

comprehend proverb and parable, the words of the wise and their riddles.

2) “The fear of the LORD (Jesus) is the beginning of knowledge ……”

3) Jesus Delivers His Sermon on the Mount Matt. 5 – 7

a) Jesus’ Advice at Conclusion of His Sermon: “Everyone who listens to

these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his

house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and

buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.

And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them

will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the floods

came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and

was completely ruined.” (Matt. 7:24-27)

b. Personification of Wisdom Prov. 1:20-30

Jesus – Son of God – the Personification of Wisdom

1) Poetic Portrayal of Jesus’ Proclamation of Kingdom of God in City Streets.


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“Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the open squares she raises her voice.…..

‘How long, you simple ones, will you love inanity, how long will you turn

away at my reproof? Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit, I will acquaint you

with my words.’ (Jesus’ Promise to Send the Holy Spirit to Acquaint Believers

with His Words. John 14:25-26)

2) Portrayal of Jesus’ Chastisement of Religious Leaders for Rejecting Him.

“Because I called (Preaching & Teaching) and you refused, I extended my

hand (Performing Miracles) and no one took notice; Because you disdained all

my counsel, and my reproof you ignored— I, in my turn, will laugh at your

doom; I will mock when terror overtakes you…… Then they call me, but I

answer not; they seek me, but find me not; Because they hated knowledge, and

chose not the fear of the LORD; They ignored my counsel, they spurned all my

reproof; And in their arrogance they preferred arrogance, and like fools they

hated knowledge” (Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem, Predicting its Destruction:

“….because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.” Luke 19:41-44)

c. Wisdom at Creation Prov. 8:22-36

Portrayal of Preincarnate Wisdom of God the Son - Messiah Jesus

1) God the Son Before Creation. “The LORD begot me (God the Son – Begotten

Not Made), the first-born of his ways, the forerunner of his prodigies of long

ago; From of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth. ……”

2) God the Son, Co-Creator with Father God. “When he established the heavens

I was there, when he marked out the vault over the face of the deep; When he

made firm the skies above, when he fixed fast the foundations of the earth;

When he set for the sea its limit, so that the waters should not transgress his

command; Then was I beside him as his craftsman (God the Son – Creator),

and I was his delight day by day, ……” Col. 1:15-20; Heb. 1

3) God the Son – Israel’s Promised Messiah. “So now, O children (Man – God’s

Creation), listen to me (Jesus the Word of God); instruction and wisdom do not

reject! Happy the man who obeys me, and happy those who keep my ways,

Happy the man watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts; For he

who finds me finds life, and wins favor from the LORD; But he who misses

me harms himself; all who hate me love death.”

a) Creative Word of God Became Flesh as Jesus – Son of Man. John 1:1-14

(1) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to

be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to

be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race;

…..”

(2) “He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the

world did not know him. He came to what was his own (God’s Chosen

People), but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did

accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who

believe in his name, ……”

(3) “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and

we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace

and truth.”

5. Messiah Jesus Superior to Solomon

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King Solomon Matt. 12:38-42; Luke 11:29-32

1) “At the judgment the queen of the south (Queen of Sheba) will arise with this

generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear

the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here

(Referring to Himself).” (Matt. 12:42)

b. King Solomon Ruled Israel 40 Years 1 Kings 11:42; 2 Chron. 9:30

Messiah Jesus Will Rule the Entire Earth for 1,000 Years Rev. 19:11 - 20:10

1) Jesus Rules & Restores All Humanity on Earth

a) “The LORD shall become king over the whole earth; on that day the

LORD shall be the only one, and his name the only one.” Zech. 14:9

b) “Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak,

Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your

God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to

save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be

cleared; Then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the dumb

will sing.” Isa. 35:3-6a

2) Jesus Rules & Restores Nature

a) “The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and

bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful

song…….” Isa. 35:1-2

b) “Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down

with the kid; The calf and the young lion shall browse together, with a

little child to guide them. The cow and the bear shall be neighbors,

together their young shall rest; the lion shall eat hay like the ox. The baby

shall play by the cobra’s den, and the child lay his hand on the adder’s

lair.” Isa. 11:6-8

3) Jesus Reigns as Both King & High Priest

a) “The LORD has sworn and will not waver ‘Like Melchizedek you

(Messiah – Son of God) are a priest forever.’” Psa. 110:4

b) “This ‘Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High,’…..His

name first means righteous king, and he was also ‘king of Salem,’ that is,

king of peace……” Heb. 7:1-3

c. Messiah Jesus Rules an Eternal Heavenly Kingdom

1) Enthroned at Right Hand of God Almighty Forever Heb. 1

a) “When he had accomplished purification from sins, he took his seat at the

right hand of the Majesty on high, as far superior to the angels as the name

he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.” (Heb. 1:3b-4)

2) Eternal King & High Priest Heb. 7 – 8

a) “…… we have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand

of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister of the sanctuary and of

the true tabernacle that the Lord, not man, set up. “ (Heb. 8:1-2)

3) Lord of All Creation Phil. 2:5-11; Col. 1:15-20

a) “…… God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is

above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend

(Including Solomon’s), of those in heaven and on earth and under the

earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of

God the Father.” (Phil. 2:9-11)


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F. Messiah Jesus’ Royal Lineage Messiah Jesus is Legitimate Heir to Throne of Israel by Natural Succession & Divine Right.

Messiah Jesus’ Royal Lineage is through King David, King Solomon, and the Kings of

Judah to Joseph – Husband of Mary the Mother of Jesus (Yeshua ben Yosef).

Messiah Jesus is the “Promised Son” of the Lord’s Royal Covenant with King David.

Jesus’ Lineage

1. Background Matt. 1:1-17

a. King David 2 Sam. 2 Matt. 1:6a

1) David Chosen by Lord God 1 Sam. 16:1-12

2) David Anointed as King by the Lord 1 Sam. 16:13

a) A Man after God’s Own Heart

3) David United 12 Tribes of Israel into One Kingdom

4) David Conquered Gentile Nations Surrounding Israel

a) Establishing an Extended Kingdom

5) David Founded the Promised Dynasty of Judah

Gen. 49:8-12

6) The Lord Establishes His Royal Covenant with David (House of David)

2 Sam. 7:8-17; 1 Chron. 17:10-14

a) An Everlasting Kingdom with a Son on the Throne

b. King Solomon 1 Kings 1 – 11 Matt. 1:6b

1) Solomon Secured & Reigned Over a United Kingdom in Peace

2) The Lord Confirmed His Royal Covenant with King Solomon

1 Kings 9:1-9

3) Solomon Built Yahweh’s Temple in Jerusalem

a) Lord’s Permanent Residence on Earth & Israel’s Center of Worship

2. Divided Kingdom (Israel & Judah) 1 Kings 12:1-25

a. After King Solomon’s Death, the Lord’s Chosen Nation Divided into 2 Kingdoms

1) Kingdom of Israel Made Up of 10 Northern Tribes

2) Kingdom of Judah, Consisting of:

a) Tribe of Judah

b) Part of the Tribe of Benjamin

c) Faithful Levites Who Remained in or Migrated to Judah

b. Kingdom of Judah was Ruled by Descendants of King David

3. Kings of Judah

a. Rehoboam (931-913 BC) Matt. 1:7a

1 Kings 12:1-25; 1 Kings 14:21-31; 2 Chron. 10 - 12

1) Son of King Solomon

2) Capital Remains in Jerusalem

3) Imposes Harsh Rule

4) 10 Northern Tribes Rebel & Declare Independence

a) Declare Jeroboam I as their King & Form the Kingdom of Israel

b) King Jeroboam Institutes Idolatry as National Religion

5) Levites & Faithful Migrate from Israel to Judah

6) Permits Idolatry to Exist in Judah

7) Egypt Invades Judah


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a) Plunders Temple Treasures

8) Constant Warfare with Israel

b. Abijam (Abijah) (913-911 BC) Matt. 1:7b

1 Kings 15:1-8; 2 Chron. 13

1) Son of King Rehoboam

2) Continues to Permit Idolatry in Judah

3) War with Israel

c. Asa (Asaph) (911-870 BC) Matt. 1:7c

1 Kings 15:9-24; 2 Chron. 14 - 16

1) Son of King Abijam

2) Partially Purges Idolatry

3) Institutes Religious Reforms

4) Defeats Ethiopian Invasion

5) War with Israel (King Baasha)

a) Alliance with Syria Against Israel

6) Coreigns with Son Jehoshaphat

d. Jehoshaphat (873-848 BC) Matt. 1:8a

1 Kings 22:41-51; 2 Chron. 17 - 20

1) Son of King Asa

2) Faithful to Lord & Religious Reform

3) Makes Peace with Israel

4) Allies with Israel (King Ahab) Against Syria

5) Defeats Ammon, Moab & Edom Invasion

6) Establishes Secure & Peaceful Kingdom

7) Coreigns with Son Jehoram

e. Jehoram (Joram) (853-841 BC) Matt. 1:8b

2 Kings 8:16-24; 2 Chron. 21

1) Son of King Jehoshaphat

2) Murders His Brothers

a) Messiah’s Lineage Reduced to King Jehoram and His Sons

3) Marries Athaliah – Daughter of Israel’s King Ahab & Jezebel

4) Evil Reign & Idolatry

5) Edom Rebels Against Judah’s Control

6) Jehoram Condemned by Prophet Elijah

7) Invasions by Philistines, Arabians & Ethiopians

a) Plunder King’s Palaces

b) Jehoram’s Family Taken into Captivity

(1) Except Youngest Son Ahaziah

Messiah’s Lineage Reduced to One Man – Ahaziah

Note. King Jehoram married Athaliah, daughter of Israel’s evil/idolatrous King Ahab and Jezebel, in an

unholy alliance between Israel and Judah. After King Ahab’s death and succession of his sons, Elisha’s

guild prophet (under Elisha’s order) anointed General Jeru as King with the command: “I (Lord) anoint

you (Jeru) King over the people of the Lord, over Israel (10 Northern Tribes). You shall destroy the

house of Ahab your master; thus will I avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all

the other servants of the Lord shed by Jezebel (King Ahab’s wife), and by all the rest of the family of

Ahab. I will cut off every male in Ahab’s line, whether slave or freeman in Israel.” (2 Kings 9:1-15)

Jeru killed Joram King of Israel (2 Kings 9:15-26),

Jeru killed Ahaziah King of Judah (King Ahab’s Grandson) (2 Kings 9:27-29),

Jeru killed Ahaziah’s kinsmen (2 Kings 10:12-14).


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Ahaziah’s mother, Queen Athaliah, ascended to the throne of Judah, and attempted to annihilate the

Royal House of David. The priests hid Ahaziah’s infant son Joash in the Temple complex. When

Joash was able to rule, they killed Queen Athaliah and installed him as King of Judah.

f. Ahaziah (841 BC) See Note 1 Below

2 Kings 8:25-29; 2 Kings 9:27-29; 2 Chron. 22:1-9

1) Youngest Son of King Jehoram

2) Evil Reign & Idolatry

3) Assassinated by Jehu King of Israel (See Above Note)

g. Queen Athaliah (841-835 BC) See Note 2 Below

2 Kings 11; 2 Chron 22:10 – 23:21

1) King Ahaziah’s Mother

2) Conspiracy to Destroy House of David

a) Kills the Royal Family

(1) Attempt to Annihilate House of David – Lord’s Messianic Line

b) Priest Hides Joash (King Ahaziah’s Son) in Temple for 6 Years

3) Priests/Levites Reveal & Proclaim Joash King of Judah

4) Levites Slay Athaliah

5) People Destroy Temple of Baal

h. Joash (Jehoash) (835-796 BC) See Note 1 Below

2 Kings 12; 2 Chron. 24

1) Son of King Ahaziah

2) Enthroned at 7 Years of Age

a) Priest Governorship for Young King

3) Incomplete Destruction of Idolatry in Judah

4) Religious Reformer

5) Restores Temple & Trains People in Laws of Moses

6) Aram (Syria) Invades Judah

a) Joash Pays Tribute

7) Assassinated by Servants

i. Amaziah (796-767 BC) See Note 1 Below

2 Kings 14:1-22; 2 Chron. 25

1) Son of King Joash

2) Invades & Victorious Over Edom

3) Practices Idolatries of Edom in Judah

4) War with Israel (King Jehoash)

a) Israel Invades Jerusalem & Plunders Temple

b) Israel Captures King Amaziah in Battle

5) Assassinated by His Own People

Note 1. I believe that Kings Ahaziah, Joash and Amaziah of Judah are not listed in Messiah’s lineage

because they are descendants of Israel’s evil/idolatrous King Ahab through his daughter Athaliah to the

third and fourth generations. By sovereignly eliminating them from Messiah’s lineage, the Lord both

fulfilled His prophecy through Elisha and honored His First Commandments to Israel: “You shall not

have other gods, besides me. You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of any thing in the sky

above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth; you shall not bow down before them or

worship them. For I, the Lord, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishment for the fathers’

wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation…...” (Exodus

20:2-8)

Note 2. Queen Athaliah was not from the House and Lineage of David, and is not mentioned in


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Messiah’s lineage.

j. Uzziah (Azariah) (790-739 BC) Matt. 1:8c

2 Kings 15:1-7; 2 Chron. 26

1) Son of King Amaziah & Great-Great Grandson of King Joram (Jehorm)

2) Righteous Rule

3) Fails to Remove Idolatry from Judah

4) Successful Campaigns Against Arabians & Philistines

5) Ammon Pays Tribute to Judah

6) Uzziah Renowned for Building War Machines

7) Usurps Priestly Duty by Burning Incense to Lord

a) Punished with Leprosy

8) Coreigns with Son Jotham

k. Jotham (750-731 BC) Matt. 1:9a

2 Kings 15:32-38; 2 Chron. 27

1) Son of King Uzziah

2) Neglects to Remove Idolatry from Judah

3) Ammon Pays Tribute to Judah

4) Coreigns with Son Ahaz

l. Ahaz (735-715 BC) Matt. 1:9b

2 Kings 16; 2 Chron. 28

1) Son of King Jotham

2) Evil Reign

3) Participates in Idolatrous Worship

a) Immolates His Children in Fire

4) Israel (King Pekah) Allies with Ammon & Invades Judah

5) Edom Rebels & Attacks Judah

6) Ahaz Requests Aid from Assyria

a) Assyria Invades Syria/Israel

b) Ahaz Robs Temple Treasuries to Pay Assyria

7) Uses Temple Fixtures & Utensils for Idolatrous Worship

m. Hezekiah (715-686 BC) Matt. 1:9c

2 Kings 18 – 20; 2 Chron. 29 – 32; Isa. 36 - 39

1) Son of King Ahaz

2) Cleanses Temple of Idolatry

3) Conducts Major Religious Reforms

a) Invites Israel to Celebrate Passover

4) Remains Faithful to the Lord

5) Resists Assyrian Authority & Withholds Tribute

6) Rebuilds Jerusalem’s Fortifications

a) Builds “Hezekiah’s” Water Tunnel into Jerusalem

7) Assyria’s Invasions of Judah

a) Captures Judah’s Fortified Cities

b) Hezekiah Pays Tribute from Temple & Palace Treasuries

c) Assyrian Army Camps Outside Jerusalem

d) Gives Hezekiah an Ultimatum to Surrender

Blaspheming the Lord God of Judah

e) Hezekiah Takes Prophet Isaiah’s Advice to Trust in Lord

d) Angel of Lord Delivers Judah from Assyrian Destruction


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Kills 185,000 Soldiers in Single Night

Assyrian Army Retreats Home

8) Hezekiah Healed of Terminal Illness

a) Life Extended 15 Years

9) Coreigns with Son Manasseh

n. Manasseh (696-642 BC) Matt. 1:10a

2 Kings 21:1-18; 2 Chron. 33:1-20

1) Son of King Hezekiah

2) Rebuilds Pagan Altars & Reinstitutes Idolatry

3) Desecrates Temple with Idols

4) Immolates Children in Fire

5) Practices the Occult

6) Denounced by Lord’s Prophets

a) Judgment Pronounced on Judah

7) Sheds Innocent Blood throughout Judah

8) Captured by Assyrians & Imprisoned in Babylon (Occupied by Assyria)

9) Repents & Returns to Judah

10) Institutes Religious Reform

o. Amon (Amos) (642-640 BC) Matt. 1:10b

2 Kings 21:19-26; 2 Chron. 33:21-25

1) Son of King Manasseh

2) Reinstitutes Idolatry in Judah

3) Assassinated by Servants

a) People Kill Conspirators

b) People Institute His Son Josiah as King of Judah

p. Josiah (640-609 BC) Matt. 1:10c

2 Kings 22:1 – 23:30, 2 Chron. 34 - 35

1) Son of King Amon

2) Enthroned at 8 Years of Age

3) Destroys Idolatry & Occult from Judah

4) Cleanses & Restores Temple

5) Book of Law (Torah) Found in Temple

a) Book Read to the King

b) King Repents for All of Judah

6) Reinstitutes Laws of Moses in Judah

a) Law Read to All Priests & Levites

b) Renews Covenant of Moses

c) Practices a Magnificent Passover

d) Offers Sacrifices & Holocausts to Lord

7) Egypt Invades Judah Enroute to Carchemesh

(Egypt is an Ally of Assyria – Battle with Babylon)

a) Judah (Ally of Babylon) Intercepts Egypt

b) Josiah Killed in Battle

q. Jehoahaz (Johanan) (609 BC) See Note 3 Below

2 Kings 23:31-35, 2 Chron. 36:1-4

1) Son of King Josiah

2) Reigns 3 Months

3) Egypt Imposes Heavy Taxes on Judah

4) Jehoahaz Deported & Imprisoned in Egypt


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Note 3. Jehoahaz is not directly in Messiah’s lineage, which runs through his brother Jehoiakim to

Jehoahaz’s nephew Jehoiachin (Jechoniah).

r. Jehoiakim (Eliakim) (609-597 BC) See Note 4 Below

2 Kings 23:36 – 24:7, 2 Chron. 36:5-8

1) Son of King Josiah & Brother of King Jehoahaz

2) Enthroned by Egypt – Name Changed from Eliakim

3) Evil Ungodly Reign

4) Babylon Invades Judah & Disposes Egypt

5) First Deportation of Judahites into Babylon (606 BC)

6) Judah Becomes a Vassal State of Babylon

7) Unsuccessful Rebellion Against Babylon

8) Dies as King in Judah (Re: 2 Kings 24:6)

Note 4. King Jehoiakim was enthroned by human/pagan authority (Egyptian Pharaoh Necho) (2 Kings

23:24), not by the Lord’s anointing nor by natural succession to David’s Throne. As such, I believe that

the Lord considers King Jehoiakim as a humanistic/illegitimate heir to the throne, excluding him from

being listed in Messiah’s lineage. The Lord, as a sovereign act, and in keeping with His Royal Covenant

with King David, lists Jehoiakim’s son Jechoniah (Jehoiakin / Jehoiachin) within Messiah’s line, keeping

the lineage unbroken, since he too was of the House and Lineage of David.

s. Jehoiakin (Jehoiachin / Jeconiah or Jechoniah) (597 BC) Matt. 1:11

2 Kings 24:8-17, 2 Chron. 36:9-10

1) Son of King Jehoiakim & Grandson of Josiah

2) Reigns 3 Months in Jerusalem


4) Babylon Attacks Jerusalem & Occupies Judah

a) Babylon Plunders Temple Treasuries

5) Babylon Captures & Deports King Jehoiakin, His Family, Officials, Army &

10,000 Men to Babylon

6) Jehoiakin Survives Captivity

a) Released from Prison & Honored in Babylon

2 Kings 25:27-30

7) Jeremiah’s Prophecy Jer. 22:24-30

a) “…… No descendant of his (“Coniah” i.e. “Jeconiah”) shall achieve a seat

on the throne of David as ruler again over Judah.” (Jer. 22:30)

Comment. The Hebrew word, in this prophecy, that is translated as “descendant” is “zera”, which

literally means “seed” in the carnal sense, indicating that Jeconiah (i.e. Jehoiakin / Jehoiachin) would be

the last carnally conceived person in Messiah’s lineage to sit on David’s Throne. Messiah Jesus, from

King Jechoniah’s (Jehoiakin’s) lineage, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, as

the Lord God’s Promised Seed (Gen. 3:14-15) into Joseph’s family as full son and heir.

t. Zedekiah (Mattaniah) (597-586 BC) See Note 5 Below

2 Kings 24:18 – 25:8, 2 Chron. 36:11-14, Jer. 52:1-30

1) King Jehoiakin’s Uncle

2) Enthroned by Babylon – Name Changed from Mattaniah


4) Rebels Against Babylonian Authority

5) Babylon’s Final Conquest of Judah

a) Zedekiah’s Sons Killed Before His Eyes


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b) Zedekiah Blinded & Imprisoned in Babylon

Note 5. Zedekiah is not in Messiah’s lineage which comes through his nephew Jehoiakin (Jeconiah).

u. Jerusalem Destroyed by Babylon (586 BC)

2 Kings 25:9-26, 2 Chron. 36:15-21, Jer. 39:1-10, Jer. 52:1-30

1) Temple Destroyed

2) People Taken Into Captivity (Exile to Babylon)

a) Poor People Remain in Judah Governed by Babylon

3) Messiah’s Lineage in Babylon See Note 6 Below

Note 6. All of David’s Royal Lineage ends except King Jehoiakin (Jehoiachin / Jechoniah) who survives

in Babylonian Captivity to father a son.

v. Messiah – Righteous King of Judah

The overthrow of the Nation of Judah, destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple

was a direct result of the Kings of Judah breaking the Lord’s Royal Covenant (1

Kings 9:1-9; 2 Chron 7:12-22), and their, and their subjects’, continual sin and

disobedience to the Law (Deut. 28 – 30); as repeatedly warned by the Prophets

sent by the Lord their God (e.g. 2 Kings 17:13-23; 2 Chron. 36:15-21; Isa. 1 – 5;

Jer. 4 – 6; Jer. 21 – 22; Ezek. 4 – 9; Ezek. 22 – 23).

1) Messiah-King Jesus Restores the Lord’s Kingdom and Rules in Righteousness

as King of Kings and Lord of Lords: Psa. 2; Rev. 20:1-10

a) Where the Kings of Judah were unfaithful to the Lord God Almighty,

disobeying His Laws and breaking His Royal Covenant; Messiah Jesus

remained faithful, lived a perfect/sinless life totally obedient to the Law,

and, as legitimate heir to the Throne fulfilled all conditions of the Lord’s

Royal Covenant, regaining all its promises and giving Him the right to

reign under that Covenant forever.

b) Where the Kings of Judah ruled immorally, engaging in idolatry, unholy

alliances, political intrigue, compromising the Word of God (Law &

Prophets); Messiah Jesus rules in holiness, uncompromising and

sovereign, fulfilling all the Law and the Prophets.

c) Where the Kings of Judah judged the people dishonestly, inequitably, with

favoritism and self-serving interests; Messiah Jesus judges rightly with

equity and truth.

d) Where the Kings of Judah, and their subjects, failed by sinning without

repentance; Messiah Jesus succeeded by living a sinless life, providing the

means of salvation for sinful man and securing His Kingdom in

Righteousness.

e) Where well-meaning Kings of Judah incompletely, half-heartedly,

compromisingly and/or ineffectually attempted to reform Judah and

reinstate the Law; Messiah Jesus succeeded by fulfilling the Law in its

entirety, establishing His Kingdom upon His Righteousness, cleansing His

people with His Blood, making constant intercession for His people and

sealing them with the Holy Spirit. Messiah-King Jesus builds and rules

His Kingdom upon these foundations.

f) Where the Kings of Judah were often oppressed and/or defeated by their

enemies; Messiah Jesus is Victorious subduing, overthrowing and


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destroying all the forces of evil, and reigning as “King of Kings and Lord

of Lords”.

g) Where the Kings of Judah frequently engaged in war with Israel and the

Gentile Nations; Messiah Jesus will abolish war in His Kingdom and

reign in peace as the “Prince of Peace”.

4. Exilic Period

a. Jehoiakin (Jechoniah / Jehoiachin) Becomes Father of Shealtiel Matt. 1:12a

b. Shealtiel Becomes Father of Zerubbabel Matt. 1:12b

1) Zerubbabel Returns to Jerusalem in Judah Ezra 1 & 2

a) Under Persian Authority. Persia had Conquered Babylon, Ruling the

Territories of Israel/Judah

5. The Promise Land

a. Zerubbabel Builds Altar & 2nd

Temple in Jerusalem (516 BC)

Ezra 3 – 6; Neh. 12

1) Joshua (“Yeshua” = “Jesus”) Established as High Priest Zech. 3

2) Priesthood, Sacrifices & Levitical Order Reinstated

3) Feast of Tabernacles (Booths) Celebrated

4) Passover Festival Celebrated

5) Zerubbabel Chosen & Anointed by Lord Hag. 1 – 2

a) Messianic Prophecies Over Zerubbabel Hag. 2:20-23; Zech. 4:4-10

6) Zerubbabel Appointed by Persia as Governor of Judah

7) Many Jews Migrate Back to Israel/Judah

Historical Summary of Promise Land During this Period.

Greece Subsequently Conquered Persia & Ruled Israel/Judah.

Egypt & Syria, Successors to Greek Empire, Fought Over & Ruled Israel/Judah. After Severe

Persecution, Jews Revolt & Regain Limited Autonomy (See 1 & 2 Maccabees).

Rome Conquered the Entire Region & Ruled Israel/Judah.

b. King David’s Lineage from Zerubbabel to Joseph Matt. 1:13-16

1) Joseph, Descendant of Zerubbabel, from the Royal House & Lineage of David

2) Joseph the Husband of the Virgin Mary

3) Mary from Lineage of David through His Son Prince Nathan Luke 3:23-31

4) Mary the Mother of Jesus the Messiah

c. Birth of Jesus – The Messiah (The Lord’s Holy Anointed One) Matt. 1:18-21

Study on Jesus and His Brothers:

Joseph is the sole descendant from King David, King Solomon and the Kings of Judah. As father of his

household, Joseph’s sons would inherit his royal lineage making them legitimate heirs to the Throne of

Israel.

Jesus, son of Joseph (Yeshua ben Yosef), is; therefore, the legitimate heir to the Throne of Israel. Jesus is

also Israel’s Messiah (evidenced by His virgin birth – Isa. 7:14 & Matt. 1:18-25), and, as such, must

solely and exclusively fulfill the Messianic Office of King.

If Jesus had brothers, born to Joseph, then those brothers would also be legitimate heirs to the throne,

giving them and their descendants the right to claim the Throne of Israel/Judah anytime throughout the

ensuing generations. (It was not necessarily the eldest son who sits on the Throne, as was the case of

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Who are Jesus’ “brothers” mentioned in Scripture (Matt. 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21)? Did

they waive or abdicate their royal right? If so, then Jesus’ Throne would be dependant upon human will.

However, there is no evidence of any such claim, waiver or abdication within Scripture or tradition.

The term “brother” used within Scripture can mean an extended family member (such as cousin), a

member of the same Tribe, fellow apostles, or a member of the same religious sect as used within Acts of

the Apostles (e.g. Acts 1:15-17; Acts 7:1-2; Acts 9:17; Acts 28:17-21) and as frequently used by Paul

(e.g. Rom. 8:28-30; 1 Cor. 1:10-11; 2 Cor. 1:1; 2 Cor. 2:12-13; Phil. 2:25; Col. 4:7), as we do today.

A close examination of Scripture reveals the following:

In Matt. 13:55 Jesus’ family is introduced as His Mother Mary, and brothers James, Joseph (Joses),

Simon and Judas (Jude).

In John 19:25 the Virgin Mary’s sister “Mary wife of Clopas” is identified. (The names “Maria”

and “Mariam” are both translated as “Mary”.)

In Matt. 27:55-56, Mark 15:40-41, Mark 15:47, Mark 16:1 and Luke 24:9-10 “Mary the mother of

James and Joseph (Joses)” is identified separately from Jesus’ Mother.

In Matt. 27:61 and Matt. 28:1 we see “the other Mary” mentioned separately from Virgin Mary.

I submit that Jesus was the only son of Joseph and the Virgin Mary, and that His “brothers” were His

cousins born to Mary the wife of Clopas (Virgin Mary’s sister), who may have shared the same abode as

was common in that day.

Upon Jesus’ death, this Royal Lineage ceased on earth, since Jesus had no children. Messiah’s Royal

Lineage was taken up with Jesus into Heaven to complete, fulfill and legitimize His Enthronement in

Heaven (Col. 1:15-20; Heb. 1), and to possess the sole and exclusive right to claim Israel’s Throne on

Earth with all its Covenant promises.

(See “Our King” for a More In-depth Study of Jesus Christ’s Life and Ministry on Earth,

Claiming His Kingship and Inaugurating His Kingdom.)

G. Messiah Jesus – King of Kings

1. Messiah Enthroned in Heaven Heb. 1:1-4

a. “In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways to our ancestors through the

prophets; in these last days, he spoke to us through a son (Jesus – Son of God),

whom he made heir of all things and through whom he created the universe, who is

the refulgence (Reflection) of his glory, the very imprint of his being, and who

sustains all things by his mighty word. When he had accomplished purification

from sins, he took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high, as far superior

to the angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.”

2. Messiah Head of the Church Col. 1:15-20

a. “He (Jesus Christ) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the

invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were

created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold

together. He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn

from the dead, that in all things he himself might be preeminent. For in him all the

fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him,

making peace by the blood of his cross, whether those on earth or those in heaven.”

3. Messiah Lord of All Creation Phil. 2:5-11

a. “…… Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality


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with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a

slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled

himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God

greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at

the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and

under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of

God the Father.”

4. Messiah Glorified (Christ Today) Rev. 1:12-16

a. John's Vision of Glorified Christ. “…… I saw seven gold lampstands and in the

midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, wearing an ankle-length robe, with a

gold sash around his chest. The hair of his head was as white as white wool or as

snow, and his eyes were like a fiery flame. His feet were like polished brass refined

in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing water. In his right hand he

held seven stars. A sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth, and his face

shone like the sun at its brightest.”

1) Jesus Christ the Center of His Church

a) Seven Lampstands Represent Entire Christian Church Throughout the Age

(1) Seven (Perfect Completion)

(2) Gold (Belonging to God)

(3) Lampstands (Holders of Light / Holy Spirit)

b) Jesus Christ Stands in Midst of Lampstands

(Christ the Center of the Entire Christian Church)

(1) One (Godhead - Fullness of God)

(2) Son of Man (Jesus Christ)

2) Jesus Christ’s Appearance

a) Ankle Length Robe (Christ is High Priest)

b) Sash of Gold (Christ is King)

c) White Hair (Christ is Eternal)

d) Eyes Like Fiery Flame (Christ is Omniscient; i.e. All Knowing)

e) Feet of Polished Brass

(Christ is Established & Immutable; i.e. Never Changing, Forever

Perfect)

f) Voice Like Rushing Water (Christ Speaks with Divine Authority)

g) Seven Stars in His Right Hand

(Christ Rules & Controls the Presiding Spirits of His Church)

h) Two Edged Sword Came Out of His Mouth

(Christ is the Word of God, Both Old & New Covenants)

i) Face Shone with Brightness of the Sun (Divine Majesty of Christ)

5. King of Kings & Lord of Lords Rev. 19:11-16

a. Revelation of Jesus Christ (Second Coming of Messiah to Earth). “Then I saw the

heavens opened, and there was a white horse; its rider was (called) ‘Faithful and

True.’ He judges and wages war in righteousness. His eyes were (like) a fiery

flame, and on his head were many diadems. He had a name inscribed that no one

knows except himself. He wore a cloak that had been dipped in blood, and his

name was called the Word of God. The armies of heaven followed him, mounted

on white horses and wearing clean white linen. Out of his mouth came a sharp

sword to strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod, and he himself will


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tread out in the wine press the wine of the fury and wrath of God the almighty. He

has a name written on his cloak and on his thigh, ‘King of kings and Lord of

lords’.”

1) Heavens Opened (Christ Returns to Earth from His Heavenly Throne)

2) White Horse Whose Rider is Called “Faithful & True”

(Christ – God’s Righteous & Supreme King)

3) He Judges & Wages War in Righteousness

(Christ Executes God's Perfect Judgment)

4) Eyes like Fiery Flame (Christ is Omniscient)

5) Wore Many Diadems on His Head (Christ Crowned with Full Authority)

6) Inscribed with a Name Known Only to Him

(Mystery: Unrevealed Dimension of Christ)

7) Wore Cloak Dipped in Blood (Christ Our Sacrificial Redeemer)

8) His Name is “Word of God” (Creative Force & Revelation of God)

9) Armies of Heaven Followed Behind Him

(Christ Commands the Armies of Heaven)

a) Riding White Horses (Conquerors with Christ)

b) Dressed Fine Pure White Linen (Saved/Purified by Christ Jesus)

10) Out of His Mouth Came a Sharp Sword to Strike the Nations

(Christ Judges the Nations by His Word)

11) He will Rule Nations with Iron Rod

(Christ Rules with Supreme Uncompromising Authority)

a) He will Tread Out Winepress of Fury & Wrath of God Almighty

(Christ the Omnipotent Warrior - Executes God's Judgments)

12) Name on His Cloak Covering Thigh (Symbol of God's Covenants)

a) "KING OF KING & LORD OF LORDS"

(See “Messianic Kingdom” for a More Detailed Study of Messiah’s Reign, His Second Coming

and His Kingdom on Earth.)


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