King David Downfall

The Fall of King David King David is known by many as the child who killed Goliath with a sling and a stone and who united all of Israel under the rule of Jerusalem. While this is how David became king, this kingship was the cause of most, if not all, of his sins. David, after becoming king, abused his powers for self gain and pleasure, and was eventually punished by God for these sins. This punishment not only lead to David being chastised, but his family also received this chastisement from God. These sins were the cause of his downfall. One of the acts that brought David out of the shadows when it came to honor and valor, was the slaying of Goliath. Goliath was a mighty man, a giant, who fought with the Philistine army. Goliath was single handedly demoralizing the whole of the Israelite army in duels that no man could accept without dying. David, who was just merely a boy at the time, took on Goliath with no armour and no sword. With just a sling and a stone, and the power of God behind him, he slew Goliath. A feat that no man could fathom, especially the Philistines, who fled Israel immediately (King). At this time, David was under Saul, the first king of Israel, and Saul became jealous of David’s feat, and wished to kill him. Saul had a son, Jonathan, who …show more content…
His impulsiveness to commit sin led to the deaths of thousands and the abuse and fornication of many others. Despite all of the flaws in David’s life, he still lived for the Lord with all his heart and is known as one of the best rulers Israel has ever seen. “When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah. I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.” -King