King David: Part 4 - David Becomes King
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David is King – but is he still the warrior that so many admired? The man that Michal married years ago? He’s fixated on waging a war to take over Jerusalem and build a Temple…and God has something to say about that. Enjoy the final episode of our King David series and explore hundreds of more Hebrew Bible stories on this Youtube channel, from Genesis to Psalms.
Sodom was a town filled with wicked people who drank too much, got into mischief and who knows what else. G-d didn't like it and planned to destroy the city and everyone in it. But then, Abraham decided to try to bargain with G-d to save his beloved nephew, Lot. Find out what happens in this parsha video featuring "Unorthodox" podcast host Mark Oppenheimer.
Send two armies to Mitzpah! Five battalions against the Philistines!
David, I left my new husband for you and I hardly see you anymore.
What? My kids have Nile fever? Well, get the royal doctor on it.
And you've married a whole bunch of new brides?
That's politics. Marrying important women is how I consolidate power.
Why do you think I married you originally?
Is that right?
I don't have time for this right now. We're about to wage a war to take over Jerusalem, okay?
And once we do, I'm going to build a temple to house the Holy Ark there.
I have to wage war, Michal. I'm the king.
I know. It's exactly what the king before you did.
We are ready for battle when you give the order, King David.
Let's go!
Oh, and when we win, I'm thinking big parade. You know, something really special.
For the glory of God!
David, over here! I'm David!
Hello, Israelite! Hey, welcome to Jerusalem, your new capital. You're welcome.
I call it the City of David.
Yay!
That was quite a show you put on out there. A great tribute to you.
Well, thank you. God is on my side.
God is on my side.
Well, sorry it didn't work out for your family. For Saul's line.
Hey, Prophet Nathan! Isn't it wonderful? I just conquered Jerusalem, and now I'm going to build a temple to-
Actually-
Uh, temple to house this, the Ark of the Covenant.
Uh, your highness-
I've worked my whole life for this, with God on my side, of course.
Your majesty, I came here to deliver difficult news.
God has spoken to me, and you cannot build this temple.
You are the king, but you have too much blood on your hands.
The battles, the mercenary years.
Someone who has killed as many as you cannot build a holy temple.
A king shall arise from you who shall build it.
Your throne and your house shall be established forever.
But it shall not be you who builds the temple.
But I- I'm the king!
I conquered this land!
I'm only human.
I understand.
And I am forever your servant.