Chain Study Through the Bible
David
Trace the theme of David chronologically through Scripture -- from Numbers to Romans.
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20
Books
15
Old Testament
5
New Testament
140
Sub-topics
The Chain of David Through Scripture
Old Testament15 books
Numbers
Old Testament1 referenceNumbers 24:17,19-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Ruth
Old Testament1 referenceRuth 4:18-22-- Genealogy of
1 Samuel
Old Testament40 references1 Samuel 13:14-- Devoutness
1 Samuel 16:11-- Genealogy of
1 Samuel 16:11-- A shepherd
1 Samuel 16:1,13-- Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet Samuel, and inspired
1 Samuel 16:18-- Described to Saul
+ 35 more references
DevoutnessGenealogy ofA shepherdAnointed king, while a youth, by the prophet Samuel, and inspired+33 more
2 Samuel
Old Testament79 references2 Samuel 1:1-16-- Kills the murderer of Saul
2 Samuel 1:17-27-- Lamentation over Saul
2 Samuel 2:1-4,11-- David goes to Hebron, and is anointed king by Judah
2 Samuel 2:4-- Ish-bosheth, son of Saul, crowned
2 Samuel 2:13-32-- David wages war against and defeats Ish-bosheth
+ 74 more references
Kills the murderer of SaulLamentation over SaulDavid goes to Hebron, and is anointed king by JudahIsh-bosheth, son of Saul, crowned+64 more
1 Kings
Old Testament8 references1 Kings 1:1-4-- Marries Abishag
1 Kings 1-- Adonijah usurps the sceptre; Solomon appointed to the throne
1 Kings 2:11-- David goes to Hebron, and is anointed king by Judah
1 Kings 2:1-11-- Delivers his charge to Solomon
1 Kings 2:10-- Death
+ 3 more references
Marries AbishagAdonijah usurps the sceptre; Solomon appointed to the throneDavid goes to Hebron, and is anointed king by JudahDelivers his charge to Solomon+4 more
1 Chronicles
Old Testament43 references1 Chronicles 2:3-15-- Genealogy of
1 Chronicles 3:4-- David goes to Hebron, and is anointed king by Judah
1 Chronicles 3:4-- Anointed king over all Israel, after reigning over Judah at Hebron for seven years and six months, and reigns thirty-three years
1 Chronicles 3:4-- At Hebron
1 Chronicles 3:5-8-- At Jerusalem
+ 38 more references
Genealogy ofDavid goes to Hebron, and is anointed king by JudahAnointed king over all Israel, after reigning over Judah at Hebron for seven years and six months, and reigns thirty-three yearsAt Hebron+25 more
2 Chronicles
Old Testament8 references2 Chronicles 2:3-- Builds a palace
2 Chronicles 6:16-- Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
2 Chronicles 6:5-17-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
2 Chronicles 7:17-- Devoutness
2 Chronicles 7:6-- David as musician
+ 3 more references
Builds a palaceDesires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign foreverProphecies concerning him and his kingdomDevoutness+1 more
Nehemiah
Old Testament1 referenceNehemiah 12:36-- David as musician
Psalms
Old Testament83 referencesPsalms 2-- Type of Christ
Psalms 5-- He probably writes, at this time
Psalms 6-- Repents of his crime and confesses his guilt
Psalms 6-- Devoutness
Psalms 7-- He probably writes, at this time
+ 78 more references
Type of ChristHe probably writes, at this timeRepents of his crime and confesses his guiltDevoutness+15 more
Isaiah
Old Testament4 referencesIsaiah 9:7-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Isaiah 16:5-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Isaiah 22:20-25-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Isaiah 29:1-- Makes conquest of Jerusalem
Prophecies concerning him and his kingdomMakes conquest of Jerusalem
Jeremiah
Old Testament3 referencesJeremiah 23:5-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Jeremiah 30:9-- 2. A prophetic name for Christ
Jeremiah 33:15-26-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom2. A prophetic name for Christ
Ezekiel
Old Testament2 referencesEzekiel 34:23,24-- 2. A prophetic name for Christ
Ezekiel 37:24,25-- 2. A prophetic name for Christ
Hosea
Old Testament1 referenceHosea 3:5-- 2. A prophetic name for Christ
Amos
Old Testament1 referenceAmos 6:5-- David as musician
Zechariah
Old Testament1 referenceZechariah 12:8-- Devoutness
400 Years of Silence
New Testament5 books
Matthew
New Testament9 referencesMatthew 1:1-6-- Genealogy of
Matthew 9:27-- Jesus called son of
Matthew 12:3,4-- Escapes by way of Nob, where he obtains shewbread and Goliath's sword from Abimelech
Matthew 12:23-- Jesus called son of
Matthew 15:22-- Jesus called son of
+ 4 more references
Genealogy ofJesus called son ofEscapes by way of Nob, where he obtains shewbread and Goliath's sword from AbimelechDavid as prophet
Mark
New Testament1 referenceMark 10:47,48-- Jesus called son of
Luke
New Testament3 referencesLuke 1:32,33-- Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Luke 3:31-38-- Genealogy of
Luke 18:37,39-- Jesus called son of
Prophecies concerning him and his kingdomGenealogy ofJesus called son of
Acts
New Testament6 referencesActs 2:29,30-- Death
Acts 2:29-- Sepulchre of
Acts 2:25-38-- David as prophet
Acts 4:25-- David as prophet
Acts 13:22,23-- Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy
+ 1 more reference
DeathSepulchre ofDavid as prophetInterpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy+1 more
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 15:12-- Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Numbers and continues through to Romans, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 15 Old Testament and 5 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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David is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 140 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of David in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
140 aspects of David found in Scripture
1. King of Israel(0 verses)
Genealogy of(6 verses)
A shepherd(1 verse)
Kills a lion and a bear(1 verse)
Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet Samuel, and inspired(2 verses)
Chosen of God(1 verse)
Described to Saul(1 verse)
Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at Saul's court(1 verse)
Kills Goliath(1 verse)
The love of Jonathan(1 verse)
Popularity and discreetness(1 verse)
Saul's jealousy(1 verse)
Is defrauded of Merab, and given Michal to marry(1 verse)
Jonathan intercedes(1 verse)
Probably writes Psalms Eleven at this period of his life(7 verses)
Conducts a campaign against, and defeats the Philistines(1 verse)
Saul attempts to kill him; he escapes to Ramah, and lives at Naioth, where Saul pursues(1 verse)
About this time writes(1 verse)
Returns, and Jonathan makes covenant with(1 verse)
Escapes by way of Nob, where he obtains shewbread and Goliath's sword from Abimelech(2 verses)
... and 120 more sub-topics