Mar 3
The Dying David Advises Solomon
Artist: Jan Victors (Dutch, 1619-1676)
Date: 1642-1644
Medium: Oil on canvas
Collection: Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark
Description
As King David approached death, he advised his son Solomon to be strong, act courageously, and faithfully obey the laws, commandments, and statutes of the Lord as written in the Law of Moses. David emphasized that this obedience would ensure success in all endeavors and secure a lasting dynasty on the throne of Israel. (1 Kings 2)
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