King David stands as one of the most important figures of world history. From children's storybooks to Michelangelo's famous statue, ancient Israel's most famous king is still remembered and recognized by people around the world three thousand years after he lived. Helping readers deepen their understanding of David's tumultuous reign, John Woodhouse highlights David's important role in salvation history--a history that began with Israel but now encompasses God's plan for the whole world. Designed as a trustworthy resource for pastors who preach and teach on a regular basis, this commentary ultimately argues that David's story is important because it lays the crucial foundation for the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, "the son of David."

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Kingdom Matters (2 Samuel and Matthew 6:9, 10)

Part One: The King Is Dead (1)

1. A Dead King, a Victorious King, and a Time of Waiting (1:1)
2. Who Says Crime Doesnt Pay? (1:210)
3. Crime Doesnt Pay (1:1116)
4. What the Victorious King Said about the Dead King (1:1727)

Part Two: The Coming of the Kingdom (2:15:3)

1. Who Will Have This King? (2:111)
2. Human Politics and the Kingdom (2:1232)
3. Ambitious Opportunism and the Kingdom (3:121)
4. Personal Vengeance and the Kingdom (3:2239)
5. Wicked Violence and the Kingdom (4)
6. Coming to the King (5:13) 139

Part Three: The Kingdom of David (5:410:19)

1. On Zion, My Holy Hill (5:416)
2. The Nations Rage and the Peoples Plot in Vain (5:1725)
3. Rejoice with Trembling (6:111)
4. The Joy of Humility and the Misery of Pride (6:1223)
5. The Most Important Words in the World (7:17)
6. The Promise (7:816)
7. The Kings Prayer (7:1729)
8. I Will Make the Nations Your Heritage (8:16)
9. A Kingdom of Justice and Righteousness (8:718)
10. The Kindness of the King (9)
11. Those Who Despise the Kindness of the King (10)

Part Four: The Failure of David (1120)

1. The Disaster (11:15)
2. The Deceitful Heart (11:613)
3. The Murderer (11:1427)
4. Shattered by the Word of God (12:115)
5. Restoration (12:1631)
6. Like Father, Like Son (13:122)
7. Vengeance and the Kingdom (13:2339)
8. Foolish Schemes (14)
9. Politics and Power (15:112)
10. The Darkest Day (15:1331)
11. People Who Met David (15:1916:14)
12. The Friend and the Traitor (16:1523)
13. The Plan That Really Matters (17)
14. When Love and Justice Do Not Meet (18)
15. The Return of the King (19)
16. An Unstable Kingdom (20)

Epilogue: The Kingdom of David and the Kingdom of God (2124)

1. A Problem in Davids Kingdom: Gods Wrath, Part 1 (21:114)
2. The Strength of Davids Kingdom: His Mighty Men, Part 1 (21:1522)
3. The Hope of Davids Kingdom: The Lords Promise, Part 1 (22)
4. The Hope of Davids Kingdom: The Lords Promise, Part 2 (23:17)
5. The Strength of Davids Kingdom: His Mighty Men, Part 2 (23:839)
6. A Problem in Davids Kingdom: Gods Wrath, Part 2 (24)