David and Jerusalem
The Kings first act as king
**David takes Jerusalem**
The first noticeable act of King David was to take Jerusalem and establish it as the capital. Interestingly, this act took place years after he became king. He ruled in Hebron for seven years before moving to Jerusalem, but no significant event in his life is recorded in the scriptures.
For David, getting Jerusalem from the idolatrous Jesubites and establishing it as the capital was meaningful. Before this, he defeated Goliath!
Have you ever wondered if, in your life, you are to conquer meaningful acts as you rely on God for victory? As you can see, these acts took time for David!
Reflect on this today:
If you have acts to conquer today, rely on God for the victory, even if it takes time to see the results!
David Conquers Jerusalem refers to the biblical account of King David capturing the city of Jerusalem and establishing it as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Israel. This event is a significant and well-documented part of biblical history, found in the books of 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
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