The Life of David

by Arthur W. Pink

▶ DESCRIPTION
The life of David marked an important epoch in the unfolding of God’s purpose and plan of redemption. Here a little and there a little God made known the grand goal toward which all His dealings tended. At sundry times and in divers manners God spake in times past. In various ways and by different means was the way prepared for the coming of Christ. The work of redemption, with respect to its chief design, is carried on from the fall of man to the end of the world by successive acts and dispensations in different ages, but all forming part of one great whole, and all leading to the one appointed and glorious climax.

▶ CONTENTS
1. David as a Youth
2. His Anointing
3. Enter Saul's Service
4. Slaying Goliath
5. His Earlier Experiences
6. Fleeing From Saul
7. His Wanderings
8. His Flight to Ziklag
9. In the Cave of Adullam
10. His Return to Judea
11. Delivering Keilah
12. His Sojourn at Ziph
13. Sparing Saul
14. His Address to Saul
15. His Victory Over Saul
16. His Affront From Nabal
17. His Check From Abigail
18. His Marriage to Abigail
19. His Chastening
20. His Final Words With Saul
21. His Unbelief
22. His Stay at Ziklag
23. His Sore Dilemma
24. His Sorrow at Ziklag
25. His Recourse in Sorrow
26. His Pursuit of the Amalekites
27. His Recovery of His Wives
28. His Lamentations for Saul
29. His Sojourn at Hebron
30. His Testing
31. His Failure
32. His Coronation
33. His Victory Over The Philistines
34. Bringing Up the Ark
35. His Condemnation by Michal
36. His Concern for God's House
37. His Deep Humility
38. His Exemplary Prayer
39. His Conquests
40. His Kindness to Mephibosheth
41. His Servants Insulted
42. His Kindness Repulsed
43. His Fearful Fall
44. His Terrible Sin
45. His Conviction
46. His Repentance
47. His Forgiveness
48. His Chastenings
49. His Son Absalom
50. His Flight
51. Crossing Kidron
52. Ascending Olivet
53. Misjudging Mephibosheth
54. Cursed
55. Befriended
56. His Stay at Mahanaim
57. His Son’s Death
58. His Inordinate Grief
59. His Return to Jordan
60. His Restoration
61. His Purpose Thwarted
62. His Honorable Conduct
63. His Sacred Song
64. His Last Words
65. His Mighty Men
66. His Final Folly
67. His Wise Decision
68. His Prevailing Intercession
69. His Grand Reward
70. His Fervent Praise
71. His Closing days
72. Other Books

▶ AUTHOR
Arthur W. Pink was born in Nottingham England in 1886, and born again of the Spirit of God in 1908 at the age of 22. He studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, USA, for only six weeks before beginning his pastoral work in Colorado. From there he pastored churches in California, Kentucky, and South Carolina, before moving to Sydney Australia for a brief period, preaching and teaching. In 1934, at 48 years old, he returned to his native England. He took permanent residence in Lewis, Scotland, in 1940, remaining there 12 years until his death at age 66 in 1952.

Genres: Theology, Christian, Biography, Devotional, Nonfiction, Religion, Christianity

764 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1981

About the author

Arthur Walkington Pink was born in Nottingham, England on April 1, 1886 and became a Christian in his early 20s. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death,' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.

Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink migrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.

In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.

In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.

After Pink's death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, "the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century." His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers' hearts on biblical living.

Reviews

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pink does a great job of showing you the non-technical side of the text. I felt he rounded out my teaching of 2 Samuel by giving me good understanding for application. I have 4 stars because I did have to overlook his covenental views and often allegorical perspectives.

[Richard Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will hopefully write a full review of this later - but in short, this is devotional gold.

Challenging, convicting and inspiring. 96 chapters, each one sharpened to a point to confront you with the deep truths of God's word as it walks through the life of David.

[Heather Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kindle edition is missing words

O think every chapter I've read is missing at least one section of words. It's clear it is as it appears to be at an end of the paragraph. No wonder this was only .99 because it has been poorly done for the kindle. Beyond that, the book would seem solid if it weren't for the many many missing portions.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad. But skips significant details and allegorizes to an unhelpful degree at times. As such more like his book on Elisha than his book on Elijah. Better to read Matthew Henry. This book adds little of value to Henry's commentary.

[David Bruyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loquacious.

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed this book more than I thought i was going to originally.

[Breakthru International · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arthur Pink, a preacher who’s ministry moved him from the pulpits due to the resistance of established religious framework. Amazingly, he began writing his thoughts which resulted in inspired books like this one. The Life of David is an amazing exposition on the life of a shepherd and king.

Arthur pinks books are a valuable resource for serious followers of the Bible.

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[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible book. Pink breaks down the lessons David learned into every day, current issues in our lives. It took me over a year to read it, but I did it slowly as not to loose its savor.

[Clarissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

an incredible book on the life of David. Pink discusses every aspect of David's life, his successes and failures, and relates them to every believer.

[Rick Collins]

Good stuff