David: King in Jerusalem

David stands on high ground. His long years of running are over at last. Yahweh saved him! He opens his mouth and sings with everything he has. I love you, Yahweh! You are my rock, my safe place, my shield! The ropes of death wrapped around me, but I cried out and you heard me! You came down from...

David thinks back over all his years of trouble. Death had wrapped its ropes around him and fear pressed in from every side. But Yahweh heard his cry and bent down close to save him. David's heart overflows. I love Yahweh! He heard me! What can I give back to him? David lifts a cup to the sky. This...

After Saul dies, David asks Yahweh what to do. Yahweh says one word: Go to Hebron. David gathers his men and goes. The leaders of Judah meet him there and pour oil on his head. David is king of Judah! But the war between Saul's family and David's followers keeps burning on.

Ps 18:1