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THE CONTINUITY OF THE BIBLE

David the King

From the September 1967 issue of The Christian Science Journal


With the passing of Saul and Jonathan in battle, the kingship devolved upon David as Samuel had foretold. As a result of prayer he proceeded to Hebron, where he was anointed "king over the house of Judah" by the Judeans themselves, reigning there for "seven years and six months" ( II Sam.