There are several practical lessons here including doing good to those who have done good to you, avoiding shaming people publicly, and fighting the battle of this life with courage and complete trust in the work that the Lord will do for us.
As David contemplates the dwelling place of the ark of God, he determines to build a house for the Lord. God, however, puts a halt to David’s plans.
David is established as ruler over all of Israel.
God begins to fulfill His prophecy concerning David. But even now, David’s right to the entire kingdom is contested.
David continues to be protected by the Lord. In some cases (as in the sparing of Saul), he acts in a most honorable way.
