David allows pride into his heart and he makes a terrible mistake. As a result the people suffer a horrific plague.

We read of the final subjugation of Ammon by David's forces, and the Philistine giants who continue to rebel against David's rule.

Despite David's attempt at establishing peaceful relations with Ammon, the Ammonites choose to fight instead. This results in another military victory for David against the Arameans who came to help the Ammonites.

Through military conquest and strategic alliances, David establishes Israel as a regional powerhouse.

David approaches God in humility, and get's no response from God Himself. But sometimes silence is the best response.

David wants to build a temple for God but God has other ideas.

The Ark of the Covenant is placed in a tent of honor, and David sings a beautiful prayer. David sings of a time of beautiful harmony between Israel, all the nations of the world, and all of nature itself.

David again attempts to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, only this time he does it right.

David begins to build important alliances, but still has to contend with his implacable foes.

David tries to bring the Holy Ark to his residence in the City of David and he learns some very painful lessons.