“But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” – 1 Samuel 13:14
Bible Verses About David
1 Samuel 16:7 – God looks beyond outward appearances.
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'” – 1 Samuel 16:7
1 Samuel 17:45 – David’s faith faced the giant.
“Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.'” – 1 Samuel 17:45
2 Samuel 7:16 – A promise to David’s lineage.
“And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.'” – 2 Samuel 7:16
Psalm 23:1 – David’s trust in God as a shepherd.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
Psalm 51:10 – David’s plea for purity.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
1 Chronicles 16:8 – David praised the Lord.
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples!” – 1 Chronicles 16:8
Psalm 68:1 – God’s might and David’s call to worship.
“Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those also who hate Him flee before Him.” – Psalm 68:1
2 Samuel 22:31 – David’s reliance on God.
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” – 2 Samuel 22:31
Psalm 139:14 – A reflection on being fearfully made.
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” – Psalm 139:14
1 Samuel 30:6 – David’s strength in adversity.
“And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” – 1 Samuel 30:6
Acts 13:22 – God’s selection of David.
“And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.'” – Acts 13:22
Psalm 18:2 – David’s declaration of the Lord as his refuge.
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” – Psalm 18:2
Psalm 119:105 – David’s acknowledgment of God’s guidance.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105
1 Chronicles 28:9 – David’s instruction to Solomon.
“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts.” – 1 Chronicles 28:9
Psalm 37:4 – A promise for delighting in God.
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
2 Samuel 6:14 – David’s joyful worship of God.
“Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.” – 2 Samuel 6:14
Psalm 27:1 – David’s declaration of God as light.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1
Psalm 121:2 – David’s trust in God’s help.
“My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:2
2 Samuel 9:7 – David’s kindness to Mephibosheth.
“So David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather, and you shall eat bread at my table continually.'” – 2 Samuel 9:7
Psalm 63:1 – David’s longing for God.
“O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.” – Psalm 63:1
2 Samuel 11:27 – David’s failures and their consequences.
“And when the mourning was over, David sent and brought her to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the Lord.” – 2 Samuel 11:27
Psalm 46:1 – God as a refuge in times of trouble.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
2 Samuel 22:47 – David’s proclamation of God’s presence.
“The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock! Let God be exalted, the Rock of my salvation!” – 2 Samuel 22:47
Psalm 119:11 – David’s commitment to God’s word.
“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” – Psalm 119:11
1 Chronicles 29:11 – David’s praise for God’s greatness.
“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, and the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours.” – 1 Chronicles 29:11
Psalm 86:15 – David’s understanding of God’s character.
“But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, long-suffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” – Psalm 86:15
Isaiah 11:1 – Prophecy of the root of David.
“There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.” – Isaiah 11:1
Acts 2:30 – David’s prophecy about the resurrection.
“Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne.” – Acts 2:30
Acts 13:36 – David served God’s purpose.
“For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption.” – Acts 13:36
Revelation 5:5 – The Lion of the tribe of Judah.
“But one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.'” – Revelation 5:5
Psalm 132:11 – God’s promise to David.
“The Lord has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn from it: ‘I will set upon your throne the fruit of your body.'” – Psalm 132:11
Final Thoughts
David is a complex man who experienced both great triumphs and deep failures. Through the ups and downs of his reign, he always returned to God. His psalms demonstrate deep faith and reliance on the Lord. We can find encouragement in how God used David despite his flaws, reminding us that He looks at the heart rather than outward appearances. Our relationship with God is about seeking Him earnestly and trusting in His promises.
As we explore more Bible verses, I encourage you to think about how David’s life reflects God’s grace and mercy. Our own lives can also be transformed through Him, just as David’s was. Let’s allow God to shape our hearts and guide us in every area.
If you’re eager to learn more about the Bible, I suggest checking out verses about leading others to Christ or men of God. Their stories can inspire us as we strive to grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God.