1. Kings of Israel

2.  The kings of Israel were chosen as the leaders of Israel because the Israelites wanted one leader in charge and to unite the people.  Although, they were kings, they still had to obey God.  Kings were anointed with Chrism  There were three kings –Saul, David, and Solomon

3. Saul  From the tribe of Benjamin  Chosen and anointed by the judge, Samuel  After not following God’s wishes to destroy the the Amalekites, he was rejected as king  Hires David, son of Jesse to play music to help deal with his disappointment  Becomes jealous of David  Conflicting stories of his death in 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel

4. David  The 2 nd king of Israel  Son of Jesse (of Bethlehem) –Fulfills the future prophecy of Savior will come the “house of David”  Worked as an amour- bearer and musician of King Saul  Defeated Goliath, and his fame grew throughout the kingdom

5. David  After the death of Saul and his sons, David was proclaimed king of Israel  Davidic Covenant:  Davidic Covenant: –Nathan (the prophet) told David that God had made a covenant, promising to establish the house of David: "Your throne shall be established forever."  David betrayed his loyal officer, Uriah  Death of his first born son  Repented and Ruled in peace for 40 years; Succeeded by Solomon

6. David’s Spiritual Importance  One of the first instances of music to play and worship for the Lord  Believed to written many of the Psalms –Used them to praise the Lord throughout his life –Used today as the responsorial psalms –Famous Psalm  Psalm 23 –The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want