Day 125: Covenant with David (2026)

About this episode

Fr. Mike discusses God's covenant with David and its implications, including the foreshadowing of the Blessed Mother as the new Ark of the Covenant.

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David's son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Topics covered

• Covenant
• David
• Everlasting dynasty
• Temple
• Ark of the Covenant
• Biblical readings

Keywords

• covenant
• David
• Solomon
• Ark of the Covenant
• 2 Samuel
• 1 Chronicles
• Psalm 89
• Bible readings

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Bible, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, Psalm 89

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