David King of Judah

No one likes to wait... especially when the goal seems to be within reach. It was a long, arduous journey for David from the time he was anointed to be Israel’s 2nd king and his actual rise to power (roughly 15 years). Most of that time was spent as a fugitive trying to escape the murderous hand of Saul. Now, however, the life of Saul comes to a sad ending and David’s pathway to the kingship seems to be clear. Yet, the transition will not be smooth; rather, it will involve another long, 7-1/2 year struggle between the remaining loyalists to “the house of Saul” and those of “the house of David.”