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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 2 Samuel 5:1-25: The Shepherd King for Israel
Description: At last all of Israel recognizes David as their king whom God has appointed to be their shepherd. Once more, David is anointed as king, and we learn that his combined reign in Hebron and Jerusalem was a complete forty years. Although the Jebusites mock David’s ability to take their city, the LORD grants David success and gives to him Jerusalem. There, Hiram the king of Tyre builds David a palace for David’s growing family and court. The LORD further gives David success on the battlefield against the Philistines. David continues to inquire of the LORD for mili...