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What Happened To David In The Old Testament
“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope” (Rom. 15:4). This passage extols the virtues of the Old Testament Scriptures. There are several people today who would argue that the Old Testament has no practical value for modern man. The apostle Paul indirectly refutes this idea by stating that they exist to give us patience, comfort, and hope. The Old Testament is bursts forth with stories and examples that teach mankind how to behave himself and what God expects of His creation. One particular narrative is useful in this regard: the life of David. The books of 1 and 2 Samuel tell the various stories of what happened to David in his lifetime.
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