The dynasty of David is central to the Bible's message of salvation. In Chapter 2 the author focuses on the book of Ruth to demonstrate God’s faithfulness in preserving the house of David in order to fulfill his promises to Abraham.

Source: Tremper Longman, J. Alan Groves, ed., After God's Own Heart: The Gospel according to David (P & R Publishing, 2007), 17-28.

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