David is near the end of his reign. He appears to be quite elderly. He can't seem to get warm. So who do they send in to the king to keep him warm? One of his wives? No, a beautiful young woman goes in to keep him warm. Maybe having so many wives is not so good after all? Might be a nice status symbol, but where is the relationship.
And... what kind of relationship does David have with his sons? It's about time for one of his sons to take over as king. Will it be the older one, Adonijah. No, it is the younger brother Solomon who has David's favor. The younger is chosen over the elder brother. That sounds like a setup for more family dysfunction - maybe a family feud.
David does not seem to handle relationships real well. As a warrior king it seems he has missed out on genuine caring and trusting relationships - always a struggle. Such a large family, yet he seems so alone. That may just be the price to pay for power - the price to secure the kingdom.
There is yet another kingdom and king to consider. How alone was Jesus when he hung on that cross ushering in the Kingdom of God? How alone is he? Do we truly love him or just grateful that he died for us and brought us that kingdom? Thank you Jesus for dying for me, now let me go do my own thing? Is that it? Do you really love Jesus, the Messiah, the King?
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