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holiness: The Lord is completely different from the created world (Psalm 22:3). His character is entirely pure. He acts according to his will (Psalm 115:3) and chooses to be faithful (89:1; 115:1). Therefore, he cannot lie.
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 Kingship Making Sense of the Exile Questions and Doubt Royal Psalms The Creator-King
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Ethan Music Oath Peace Promise Prophecy Psalms, Book of Zerah
Topics
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Covenant of God with Men: Confirmed with an Oath 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 God: Holiness of Government: God In in the Appointment of David Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of King: Hereditary Succession Kings: Rendered Hereditary in the Family of David Oath: Attributed to God The Covenant: All Saints Interested In The Holiness of God is Pledged for the Fulfilment of His Promises The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of David The Promises of God: Made to David