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David

King of Israel and psalmist, referenced as a type of Christ.

minor

Also known as king David

First appearance: the consuming fire

David shows up with force in It Shall Not Be Forgiven. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited as an example of one who, when confronted by Nathan, awoke from moral lethargy and found he was still with God.
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In It Shall Not Be Forgiven: Cited as an example of one who, when confronted by Nathan, awoke from moral lethargy and found he was still with God. Later, in The Word of Jesus on Prayer: Mentioned as an example of true…

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7 connections

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SMSt. MatthewTBThe Brother Ch…GTGod the FatherJCJesus ChristTCThe ChildDADavid

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Figures and Symbols
  • Central Biblical Figures
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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