Description
Author: Harry Tennant, paper back, 180 pages. First published by The Christadelphian (CMPA) 1969. This reset edition was published in 2013.
A servant, a king, a shepherd, summarises much of the life of David – aspects which, in turn, define his greater Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The author, in exploring the life of David, reveals a pattern for the life of those who follow God, who would share in the covenant made and who wait for that greater King to be revealed, to sit on the throne of his father David.
The book includes a three page index of People and Places referred to and a five page scripture reference index.
Book Review
From the pastures of his shepherd upbringing to the heights of royalty, David is one of the most notable figures in scripture and whose life is also one of the most detailed. “The Man David” by Bro Harry Tennant is a short - medium size book covering the life of David in ten engaging chapters. Bro Tennant begins setting the scene for the birth of the seventh son of Jesse, from there he discusses not only the man of David but also sheds light on his friends and his foes. The friendship of David and Jonathan highlights the humbleness of Jonathan who acknowledged David as Yahweh’s true anointed. David whose foes were many showed reverence to Saul and remorse toward Absalom.
David was a faithful man of prayer and praise, and Psalms of David are highlighted throughout the book which were written in his victory over Goliath, his flight from the clenches of Saul and his betrayal in the revolt of Absalom, these give insight into the thoughts and feelings of David in the most pressured moments of his life. As well as highlighting Psalms, echoes to the work of the Lord Jesus Christ are mentioned and the comments of the Lord Jesus on Davids actions in eating of the shewbread in the house of God.
The life of David spans multiple books in the scripture and much time can be spent placing all the pieces together. The Man David is of benefit to a more complete understanding of the life of David and of his companions especially the long serving captain of the host, Joab.
Simeon Beams