__*[17-02](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-02)__ God chose a young Israelite named __David__ to be king after Saul. __David__ was a shepherd from the town of Bethlehem. … __David__ was a humble and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God.
__*[17-03](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-03)__ __David__ was also a great soldier and leader. When __David__ was still a young man, he fought against a giant named Goliath.
__*[17-04](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-04)__ Saul became jealous of the people's love for __David__. Saul tried many times to kill him, so __David__ hid from Saul.
__*[17-05](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-05)__ God blessed __David__ and made him successful. __David__ fought many battles and God helped him defeat Israel's enemies.
__*[17-06](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-06)__ __David__ wanted to build a temple where all the Israelites could worship God and offer him sacrifices.
__*[17-09](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-09)__ __David__ ruled with justice and faithfulness for many years, and God blessed him. However, toward the end of his life he sinned terribly against God.
__*[17-13](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-13)__ God was very angry about what __David__ had done, so he sent the prophet Nathan to tell __David__ how evil his sin was. __David__ repented of his sin and God forgave him. For the rest of his life, __David__ followed and obeyed God, even in difficult times.