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David

Biblical king and psalmist, referenced in verse.

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First appearance: an old story

David shows up with force in Longing: My Heart Is Full of Inarticulate Pain. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced in 'White dove of David,' symbolizing a messenger of peace and longing.
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In Longing: My Heart Is Full of Inarticulate Pain: Referenced in 'White dove of David,' symbolizing a messenger of peace and longing. Later, in Concerning Jesus: Mentioned as King David who viewed the starry round and…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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