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What were David's achievements as King of Israel?

      

Discuss the achievements of David as a King of Israel.

  

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Maurice
(i) He wished to built a temple for God.

(ii) He was ready to accept the sins he had committed and repented.

(iii) He wanted to build a temple for God and assembled building materials from Lebanon.

(iv) He succeeded in breaking the powers of Philistines after years of war.

(v) He expanded and established the geographical boundaries of Israel after various military victories.

(vi) King David defeated the armies of the neighbouring nations of Edom, Syria, Amalek, Ammon and Moab.

(vii) He united the twelve tribes into one powerful state that was outstanding in the whole region.

(viii) He conquered the strongest city of Jerusalem from the Jebusites and made it his capital city.

(ix) He brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and made it holy city and centre of worship.

(x) He entered into a covenant with God.

(xi) He chose wise elders and counsellors to help him rule.

(xii) He respected and consulted the prophets of God.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 26, 2017 at 06:47


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