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PSALMS FROM DAVID'S LIFE
Of the more than 70 psalms attributed to David,
at least 14 of them are connected with specific events in his life. From them we
see an outline of a growing relationship with God. They are listed here, roughly
in chronological order.
Event in David's Life
When Saul sent men to David's home to kill him
Reference
1st Samuel 19
Psalm
56
What David learned about God
God is my fortress.
Event in David's Life
While running from Saul
Reference
1st Samuel 21
Psalm
34
What David learned about God
I will glorify the Lord at all times.
Event in David's Life
While running from Saul
Reference
1st Samuel 21
Psalm
56
What David learned about God
When I am afraid, I will trust in God.
Event in David's Life
While hiding in the cave at Adullam
Reference
1st Samuel 22
Psalm
142
What David learned about God
God is my refuge.
Event in David's Life
After learning that Doeg had murdered 85 priests and their families
Reference
1st Samuel 22
Psalm
52
What David learned about God
God will bring evil people down to everlasting ruin.
Event in David's Life
When the Ziphites tried to betray him
Reference
1st Samuel 23
Psalm
54
What David learned about God
Surely God is my help.
Event in David's Life
While hiding in a cave
Reference
1st Samuel 24
Psalm
57
What David learned about God
I will take refuge in the shadow of God's wings until the disaster has
passed.
Event in David's Life
While hiding in the Desert of En Gedi
Reference
1st Samuel 24
Psalm
63
What David learned about God
My soul clings to God; his right hand upholds me.
Event in David's Life
When Saul's pursuit was over
Reference
2nd Samuel 22
Psalm
18
What David learned about God
To the faithful God shows himself faithful
Event in David's Life
After being confronted about his adultery with Bathsheba
Reference
2nd Samuel 12
Psalm
51
What David learned about God
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart he
will not despise.
Event in David's Life
During Absalom's rebellion
Reference
2nd Samuel 15
Psalm
3
What David learned about God
From the Lord comes deliverance.
Event in David's Life
During Absalom's rebellion
Reference
2nd Samuel 15
Psalm
7
What David learned about God
He is a righteous God who searches minds and hearts and can bring to an end
the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure.
Taken from The Life Application Study Bible -
NIV - Zondervan
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