Jebusite Spirit Quiz & Flashcards on King David

King David: A Spiritual Leader

Created by

@Rabbi Karp

Study Notes

Born in 907 BCE and ruled as the king of Israel for 40 years, dying at age 70 in 837 BCE.
Remembered for being both a brave warrior and a deeply spiritual leader.

David's main focus in life was his relationship with God.
Wrote Psalms, which are like songs and prayers, showing his trust and belief in God.
Famous Psalms include:
- "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" (Psalm 23)
- "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear?" (Psalm 27)
- "I lift my eyes to the mountains—where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth" (Psalm 121)

David's faith drove him to protect and expand Israel.
Established a royal bloodline from which all future kings of Judah and the Messiah would come.
Conquered Jerusalem, a city important both strategically and spiritually.

David conquered Jerusalem, which had been a stronghold, defeating the Philistines and capturing the city.
Chose Jerusalem as the capital because of its spiritual significance, not because of its location.
Jerusalem's importance lay in its connection to Jewish history and religion.

David bought the upper part of Mount Moriah due to its spiritual power.
Mount Moriah was significant in Jewish history, being the site where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac and where Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven.
The site became the place for the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant.

David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, creating a big celebration.
God did not allow David to build the Temple because he had fought many wars, promising instead that his son Solomon would build it.
David accepted this with humility and dedication.

David's relationship with Bathsheba is a story of mistake and repentance.
David saw Bathsheba bathing and sent for her, despite her being married to Uriah, one of his generals.
After she became pregnant, David arranged for Uriah to be placed in the front lines of battle, where he died.
David then married Bathsheba, but the prophet Nathan rebuked him, and David admitted his sin and repented.

David wrote most of the Book of Psalms (Tehillim), expressing his faith despite many challenges.
His legacy as a king, warrior, and man of faith continues to inspire.

The Mizbayach (altar) was a raised platform near the center of the courtyard, used for animal sacrifices.
The Aron (Ark of the Covenant) was a wooden box covered in gold, containing the tablets of the 10 Commandments and the first Sefer Torah/Torah scroll.
The Kiyor (wash basin) was used for the Kohanim to wash their hands and feet before entering the Temple.
The Menorah was made from one solid piece of gold, with seven branches, and was lit every day by the Kohen Gadol (High Priest).