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The Lord disciplines his children when they go astray, but he does not reject them. He knows they will break their trust and will need correction, yet he remains committed to keep his covenant. His faithfulness to David is like his faithfulness to the created world.
The Lord chose David as his son and king of Israel (see Psalm 2:4–6; 2 Samuel 7:8–16) to protect his people.
Book Three (Psalms 73–89) starts and ends with serious questions. Psalm 89 begins with praise for how the Lord established David’s throne and kingdom (89:1–37). But later the psalmist protests that the Lord seems to have rejected his covenant with David (Psalm 89:38–51; see 2 Samuel 7:8–16).
God’s Covenant with David Making Sense of the Exile Questions and Doubt Royal Psalms The Creator-King
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Afflictions and Adversities: Sinners Corrected By Afflictions: Sin Visited With Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Covenant with David and his House David: King of Israel: Anointed King, While a Youth, by the Prophet Samuel, and Inspired David: King of Israel: Prophecies Concerning Him and his Kingdom Government: God In in the Appointment of David Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of The Anger of God: Against: Sin, in Saints The Covenant: All Saints Interested In Wicked (People): Punishment of