2 Samuel 5:19-25   New International Version     19 so David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?” The Lord answered him, “Go, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hands.” 20 So David went to...

1 Chronicles 13:1-3   New International Version     Bringing Back the Ark 13 David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you and if it is the...

2 Samuel 6:8-11   New International Version     8 Then David was angry because the Lord’s wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah. 9 David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, “How can the ark of the Lord ever come to...

2 Samuel 6:1-7   New International Version     The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 6 David again brought together all the able young men of Israel—thirty thousand. 2 He and all his men went to Baalah in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the...

1 Chronicles 11:9   New International Version     9 And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord Almighty was with him. David's power increased as a direct result of his trust in God. Saul's power decreased because he wanted credit for himself, and he...

2 Samuel 5:12   New International Version     12 Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. David knew his greatness came from God. To be great means keeping a close relationship...

2 Samuel 5:3-9   New International Version     3 When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel. 4 David was thirty years old when he became king,...