DAY 2
GOD MAKES A COVENANT WITH DAVID
In 1 Samuel 17, the Israelites battled the Philistines and David killed their giant, Goliath. After this, David’s popularity and stature in Israel surged. With his rising profile, Saul grew increasingly jealous and eventually sought to kill him, forcing David on the run. Though David had several opportunities to kill Saul, he refused saying, “I will not put out my hand against my lord, for he is the L ord ’s anointed” (1 Sam. 24:10). Between David’s anointing and his ascension to the throne, 15 years passed; and with the death of Saul, David assumed the throne. As king, David expressed a desire to build a house for the Lord (2 Sam. 7:2). In His response to David, God gave him important promises in what is known as the Davidic covenant.
FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH
THE DAVIDIC COVENANT The unconditional covenant where God promised King David that he would have a descendent who would rule on his throne forever (2 Sam. 7 and 2 Sam. 23:5). God promised David that Israel would be a great nation, and David would possess an eternal kingdom. This covenant is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of David, who is seated on the throne of God’s kingdom and will rule for all eternity (Ps. 110). 7
1. Read 2 Samuel 7:1–17. Notice the heart of the Davidic covenant in verses 12–16. What promises did God make to David?
2. Read 1 Kings 2:12 and Matthew 21:9–11. Who are the offspring of David re- ferred to in the covenant?
7 “What is a covenant?” and “What are the covenants in the Bible?” Got Questions: Your Questions, Biblical Answers. March 2025. https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-covenant.html and https://www.gotquestions.org /Bible-covenants.html and https://www.gotquestions.org/new-covenant.html
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