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David, A Type of the Bride

A nyone familiar with the story of David will recognize in him attributes of the Bride of
Christ. As we have mentioned, love is the greatest attribute of the Bride. It is no

coincidence, therefore, that David’s name means “loving.” From the first mention of David
in scripture, we see elements of the Bride of Christ.

When God allowed Saul to be anointed as King of Israel, He was giving the people of
Israel what they wanted. They wanted a figurehead that they could rally around. They

wanted someone who was striking in appearance and had outward characteristics that were
impressive to mankind. Saul, however, failed to lead the people according to God’s will. The

attributes that appealed to man proved to be insufficient to impress God.
When God rejected Saul, He sent Samuel to find and anoint a man who would fulfill

God’s desire. He sent Samuel to anoint a young shepherd boy who was impressive on the
inside. David had a heart after God. David was passionate and his passion was focused upon

Yahweh.
Samuel was sent by God to anoint David to be king. In this role, Samuel was

representing the Holy Spirit who, along with God’s eunuch ministers, is preparing a Bride
for Christ. In I Samuel 16 we read of Samuel arriving at Bethlehem and inviting the elders

of the city, along with Jesse and his sons, to a sacrifice. A dinner is prepared and seven of
Jesse’s sons pass before Samuel as he looks for the one who is the chosen one of God.

I Samuel 16:1-10

Now Yahweh said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have
rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I will send

you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have selected a king for Myself among his sons."
But Samuel said, "How can I go? When Saul hears of it, he will kill me." And Yahweh

said, "Take a heifer with you, and say, 'I have come to sacrifice to Yahweh.' And you
shall invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you

shall anoint for Me the one whom I designate to you." So Samuel did what Yahweh
said, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the city came trembling to meet him

and said, "Do you come in peace?" And he said, "In peace; I have come to sacrifice
to Yahweh. Consecrate yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice." He also