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Podcast: The Amazing Bible. Book Club
Episode: 2 Samuel - Chapters 5-7 with Psalm 16
Description: In these chapters David now becomes king over all Israel at the age of 30. He reigned for 40 years, seven years in Hebron, and 33 over all Israel. His first act was to conquer the Jebusite city of Jerusalem to be the new capital. Hiram king of Tyre sent David cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons to help build him a palace. After that, David felt established as king. He took more wives and concubines, and they bore him even more sons. The Philistines attacked, but the Lord guided David, and the Israelites won. David then wanted to bring the Ark of...