Second, Praise toward God. David’s outlook was changed. “And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord” (vs. 3 ...

As King Saul fell into disfavor with God, the Lord instructed the last judge of Israel, Samuel, to anoint David as a young shepherd of Bethlehem as a replacement king of Israel.

While Absalom is conspiring with Ahithophel, David asks his friend, Hushai the Arkite, to stay in the king’s palace to alert him of any impending danger (2 Sam. 15:32–37).