From Hebron’s throne a kingdom takes it's form David's hand wavering every storm Israel and Judah now united as one A new era rising under the sun The Ark of Covenant brought with sacred vow To Zion's city where the people bow God's promise echoes a covenant so grand A dynasty eternal across the land Mephibosheth’s story a kindness to impart At David's table a place in his heart From outcast to honored a twist of fate’s design In David's kingdom mercy does shine David's reign a story told Covenant’s promise brave and bold Power and mercy hand in hand A kingdom built on holy land Second Samuel Absalom rose like a shadow in the night Stole the hearts of the people claimed his right Standing at the gate smooth words sly grin Whispered to the crowd let the games begin David fled the palace sandals in the dust A king on the run betrayed by his trust Ahithophel’s counsel sharp like a blade But Hushai played chess the rebellion delayed Oh son oh son what have you done You reached for the throne but the battle ain't won David counted heads a number too vast Forgot the Lord's hand the die was cast The prophet came knocking choice in his hand Three days of plague or the enemy's stand 70,000 fell the angel raised his sword David hit his knees crying out to the Lord Let it fall on me don't punish the flock Mercy broke the chain time stopped the clock Three of the mighty broke through the Philistine line Risked their lives for water made it taste divine Benaiah faced a lion in a pit snow fell Joab struck down armies his stories still tell Warriors with hearts like fire and stone Loyal to the king their strength well known But even the strong bend low to pray Cause every man needs grace at the end of the day The crown's too heavy it'll break your soul You can't steal a kingdom it'll swallow you whole The tears of a father they fall like rain Rebellion and redemption the joy and the pain Second Samuel Saul broke the oath a debt unpaid Gibeonites sought justice unafraid Seven sons hanged a bitter decree Blood on the altar the land set free David's lyre silenced his final song Wisdom and warning where he went wrong A legacy etched in each psalm and word Trust in the Lord the shepherd’s last chord Jerusalem city on Zion's hill Chosen and cherished God's promise to fulfill From Jebusite fortress to kingdom's heart Where heaven and earth would never be apart Second Samuel

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