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The Beginning of the End
officers and soldiers with glittering spear and helmet, and strangers
from long distances stood to witness the coronation.
David was wearing the royal robe. The high priest put the sacred
oil on his forehead, for the earlier anointing by Samuel had been
prophetic of what would take place at the king’s inauguration. The
time had come, and David was consecrated to his office as God’s
representative. The scepter was placed in his hands, the covenant
of his righteous sovereignty was written, and the people gave their
pledges of loyalty. Israel had a king by divine appointment.
He who had waited patiently for the Lord saw the promise of
God fulfilled. “So David went on and became great, and the Lord
God of hosts was with him.” (
2 Samuel 5:10
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