Day 115: Israel increases her territory

Happy Easter everyone! On the morning of the Resurrection, we read about the beginning of the Golden Age of Israel.

God’s covenant with David
1Chronicles 17:3-15
David’s prayer and thanksgiving
2 Samuel 7:18-29, 1Chronicles 17:16-27
God’s chosen king
Psalm 2, Psalm 110
David’s prayer of confidence
Psalm 16
Territorial gains
2 Samuel 8:1-8, 1Chronicles 18:1-8
David’s thanksgiving
Psalm 9

Under David, the Israelites are finally able to push back the Philistines and gain more territory, David reflects on kingship in the Psalms - what it means to be Israel’s leader. He has a clear idea of not ruling because of his own achievements, but because of God's provision. God is both above him, far mightier than his enemies, and beside him when he goes into battle. David may be wearing the crown, but God is pulling the strings.
As David’s enemies melt away before him, his times of trouble seem to be past, and it looks as if he can do no wrong.