The Hebrew historians had no doubt that everything David did was by divine determination. The installation of Solomon, as king, was Yahweh’s design. Solomon’s initial time as king appears to have pleased Yahweh and the people. However, the cost of Solomon's programs and his appetite for pleasure did not please God or man.

David was a dual personality. Foremost, he was a military hero. But morally and spiritually, David was a literary genius, in his time. David shared some of the deepest human expressions and deepest human needs. He was interested in justice; nevertheless, David, himself, failed to administer it in his own life. Also, David always wanted the Lord or someone else clean up after him. Yet, he never wanted his enemies go unpunished. David could make a person feel that God was at his side fighting his battle:

Is it comprehensible that God partnered with people who were not exactly model citizens? Most of the Old Testament saints may have lacked what it takes to lead in our world. The two most prominent leaders, were Moses and David. When the Lord called them to deliver and save Israel, they both tended sheep and goats. Then, according to the Apostle to the Gentiles, God chose to sent him to people who were of the lowest social order in the world.

The God of the Hebrews (Yahweh) wanted to wean Israel from the man-made gods that demanded human sacrifices, brutal, and cruel tortures to their bodies. Apparently, these Hebrew people did need something to keep them occupied, on a day when they could not work to earn more than they needed. Then, there also was the question, “How should they remember God and express their appreciation to God?” The answer was: have daily burnt offerings, three feasts and a “Big Day of Atonement,” to be repeated, annually. Why have such an elaborate system for people with a simple faith? The answer was and still is: man is exposed daily to sin and does need constantly washing. Jesus gave this answer to Peter, who would not let Jesus wash his feet. And it was much more than a simple act of humility. In order for Peter to keep his feet clean and holy, in the sinful world, which his feet daily touched, his feet needed daily washing. Now, let us read the incident between Jesus and Peter, then the “Day of Atonement” shall become more real to us. It ended with the command to stay clean!