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Solomon succeeds his father, David, as king, and follows the Lord. The Lord appears to Solomon, who asks to be blessed with an understanding heart. The Lord blesses Solomon with wisdom, riches, and honor. 1 Kings 3:5–15 5 In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I [...]

The prophet Nathan teaches the severity of David’s sins by telling David the parable of the ewe lamb. David is told that he will be punished because of his sins (note that in the Joseph Smith Translation of 2 Samuel 12:13, Nathan states, “The Lord . . . hath not put away thy sin that [...]

David fails in his attempt to hide his sin. He arranges for Uriah to die in battle. David marries Bathsheba, and they have a son. 2 Samuel 11:6–17, 26–27 6 And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.7 And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded [...]

David Commits Adultery with Bathsheba (the Wife of Uriah), and She Conceives 2 Samuel 11:1–5 1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and [...]

The Lord Will Establish David’s House and Kingdom Forever 2 Samuel 7:16 16 And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever. A CES (Church Educational System) Old Testament manual states: “This verse [2 Samuel 7:16] is an example of a dualistic prophecy, that [...]