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Jesse Tree – Day 13: David

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It’s time! We are halfway through, which means that we are finally ready to contemplate King David.

In so many messianic prophecies, David is mentioned. After all, the Messiah is to come from the House of David and assume the throne of David.

But David had an interesting past… when he was chosen to be a king, he was not a prince or anybody with authority. In fact, when the Prophet Samuel came to search for a king in Jesse’s clan, David was only sent for as an afterthought. Instead he was a shepherd.

In much of the same way, Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd long before He hints of His kingship. So, in a way, He is fulfilling the prophecies of old and assuming David’s kingdom through the Holy Spirit… in the same way that David did, really!

So, let’s take a closer look at David’s story and how he came to be king, shall we?

First, the ornament:

The next ornament, which is the Star of David! If you’re interested in crocheting your own ornament, the pattern is here!

It is a Star of David, to represent David’s legacy. This star was actually not a Jewish symbol until about the 19th century, yet it is one of those iconic symbols that has caught on so quickly and represents so much!

And then, the scripture:

The Kingship of David

The Anointment of David, by Paolo Veronese, c. 1555. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
The Anointment of David, by Paolo Veronese, c. 1555. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.
David in the Wilderness, by William Dyce, c. 1860. Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
David in the Wilderness, by William Dyce, c. 1860. Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The Shepherd David, by Elizabeth Jane Gardner, c. 1895. National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., United States.
The Shepherd David, by Elizabeth Jane Gardner, c. 1895. National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., United States.
Anointing of David by Samuel, by Feliz-Joseph Barrias, c. 1842. Musée du Petit Palais, Paris, France.
Anointing of David by Samuel, by Feliz-Joseph Barrias, c. 1842. Musée du Petit Palais, Paris, France.
The Anointing of David by Samuel, by François-Léon Benouville, c. 1842. Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio, United States.
The Anointing of David by Samuel, by François-Léon Benouville, c. 1842. Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio, United States.

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The next one (which I am going to post later today, seeing as I am a day behind again!) will be another exciting one… because it’s going to be our first reading from a prophet. 🙂

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Karina Tabone

Karina Tabone is a wife, mother of four, author, blogger, and lover of Christian artwork. She's the author of the Illustrated Rosary series, which pairs every prayer of the Rosary with beautiful religious artwork. She likes also milkshakes, sunshine, and mystery novels. Follow her on Twitter at @illustr_prayer.

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