RE: Yes, the Lord did not remove David from the throne but the consequence of his sin was that contention and rebellion came into his household
Which still begs the question — WHY WASN’T HE REMOVED the same way King Saul was?
Saul remained King of Israel until he died in battle. It was his descendants who were removed from inheriting the throne. This is exactly what eventually happened to Solomon’s line. God was merciful to David because of his repentance. However God’s eventual judgment was carried out later in history. But please note NONE of these men received their thrones AFTER committing their sins.
If anything is clear from these narratives it is that is definitely an error to suppose that sexual and spiritual sins have no consequence in politics or a person’s ability to hold political office.
Saul remained King of Israel until he died in battle. It was his descendants who were removed from inheriting the throne. This is exactly what eventually happened to Solomon’s line. God was merciful to David because of his repentance. However God’s eventual judgment was carried out later in history. But please note NONE of these men received their thrones AFTER committing their sins.
If anything is clear from these narratives it is that is definitely an error to suppose that sexual and spiritual sins have no consequence in politics or a person’s ability to hold political office.