The story of King David provides a wealth of information on how to conquer the darkness. King David is considered to one of the most faithful Kings during the era of the Israelites. Closely examining the story and comprehending the depths of significance of how David applied the commandments of Moses can teach vital lessons for any spiritual seeker.


Closely looking at the account of King David, take notice that religion - for the most part - only points to the mistakes David committed. Ask some sort of church leader or member about the good things David did that caused the Divine to have favor upon him. Taking another man's wife, and setting the man up to be killed, is very serious behavior that outright breaks the commandments of the Divine. So the question to be asked: what made David different to the point that he was forgiven, and what can we learn from closely examining the story of King David?

We can learn right away that David had the opportunity to kill King Saul more than once. King Saul was hunting David that is recorded at First Samuel chapters 24 & 26. Notice that David’s men wanted to kill King Saul, but David knew better. Additionally, David cut the corner of King Saul's robe in chapter twenty-four and David was "conscience stricken". David knew all to well to strike down an anointed one of the Divine, because that would be wrong behavior. Notice in chapter 26:8-12 how Abishai wanted to kill King Saul.

First Samuel chapter 30:16-31 is the account of David pursuing and defeated the Amalekites after they plundered Ziklag and took David's two wives. Two hundred men stayed back with the supplies, because they were two tired to continue and fight. After the battle, the 400 men that went on and fought did not want to share the plunder with the 200 men that stayed behind. David knew that this would be wrong not to give back to the people what they lost. David knew the importance to give back what the Divine God had given to them: the battle, the supplies, their woman, and children. David knew that sharing in a fair way is a quality that the Divine expects us to learn and apply. David also shared the plunder with the elders of the other towns around Judah. This teaches that David was not a selfish person nor was he concerned about his own glory compared to what we learned about King Saul.

Second Samuel chapter 1:1-16 describes that David understood the idea of justice regarding the Amalekite that not only lied, but testified about killing King Saul - the anointed one of the Divine. Our society today does not understand what true justice demands. Verses 17-27 teaches the respect David had for his fellow citizen King Saul the Chosen Anointed One of the Divine, a person that hunted him and tried to kill him more then once. David did not hold a grudge that leads to revenge.

Second Samuel Chapter 3 expounds that David was not a person of revenge regarding Abner, Saul's chief commander. Abner approached David to offer peace, and help David gain the favor of the tribes of Israel that were still on the side of the house of Saul. Abner did kill Joab's brother, but he warned him first to stop chasing him, and killed Asahel in battle, which is not considered murder. The battlefield is the battlefield - Joab killed Abner out of revenge, anger, and insecurity of his position, which is murder. David knew how wicked the sons of Zeruiah were and that they were hard to deal with, verse 38-39. David understood how to make peace, act with love, and to forgive regarding Abner.

Chapter 4 of Second Samuel recounts David exercising more Justice regarding the wicked men murdering an innocent person (Ish-Bosheth), without taking any consideration since Ish-Bosheth was an opponent. David did not hate his enemies; he always exercised the correct outlook toward the person who was against him.

Second Samuel chapter 5 describes the wickedness of Michal, the daughter of Saul, the wife of David. During the time the Ark of the convent was brought to the city of David, it was a joyous time for David. David knew that the Almighty Divine established David as King of over Israel. Michal was watching from a window, and saw David dancing and showing his zeal, and Michal despised David in her heart, which relates to Jealousy. Notice verses 17-19 David was a generous person, he gave everyone food that was in the crowd. Verse 20 points to Michal accusing David regarding disrobing and dancing in front of his maid servants. David's behavior was normal human behavior. Wicked people always take nature and make it look bad or "wrong". Thus, the result of Michal attitude and behavior resulted her never having any children.

Divine Direction was with David and because of this, David was able to subdue all the nations and tribes around him. Notice how David was not selfish or greedy regarding the plunder, he gave it and dedicated it all to the Divine, 2 Samuel 8:11.

All these qualities and characteristics are what Moses taught. David had the heart that was agreeable with the Divine. Moses in his writings continually told the Israelites to circumcise their hearts, defining as – changing the selfish heart to a generous heart.

David showed kindness to Mephibosheth the son of Johnathan and kept his word to King Saul that he would not wipe out the house of Saul.
Throughout David's life, we learn he did not seek revenge against Joab and the sons of Zeruiah or the house of Saul and of others. After his death, King Solomon took care of these things, but David believed and made the choice to apply forgiveness.

Second Samuel chapter 10, again, describes David showing kindness in return for the kindness that was given him. David offered kindness to the son of the King of the Ammonites that just died, despite the Ammonites returning wickedness for kindness, which they got back what they deserved. The point is David had the heart that Moses taught for people to cultivate.

Second Samuel chapter 11 is the story where David committed Adultery and Murder. Why was he forgiven? Because of his true heart condition, the person within. David proved himself repeatedly. The enlightening aspect we can see regarding this account is everyone gets his or her Karma. After committing adultery and murder, David experienced trouble within his family that was a source of grief and shame.

Throughout David's life, he did what was right in the eyes of the Divine. King David forgave his fellowman, he showed kindness, and he was generous. He did not take revenge into his own hands. David knew what love was and how to act upon it. He exercised faith and gave all the Glory to the Divine demonstrating humility.

David understood that he was under the Direction of the Divine Spirit and gave the Glory to the Almighty Divine Source. David lived by Faith.

The qualities of opposites of King Saul and King David are what Moses taught about in his writings.

Moses laid down the law regarding human behavior. Our society, along with religion has left it on the bookcase to collect dust because of deception and lies. It might be a challenge to discern the difference between the temple laws and human behavior laws. In addition, Moses had a certain writing style concerning the frame of reference. Seeking discernment and wisdom when studying the scriptures will help to understand the context – the underlying subject.

Pursuing the qualities of the light will conquer of the behavior of the ego and the darkness.