Ruth and Hannah
Judges
tall
point to Jesus' victory over sin
total responsibility/repentance
skill in the art of godly living
Alludes to the King and his Messiah/anointed one
Not by man's strength is the battle won
show how earthly kings will fail
Descendants will be Kings (great name, land)
wisdom
answers will vary
Barren
defeat the Ammonites
adultery and murder
dedication of the Temple
Fear the Lord and keep his commandments
David
Prophet- spoke for God
Priest- served as high priest/with Eli
King- last Judge/anointed Kings
child dies, other sons rebel, David shown not to be the promised seed
Marriage eliminates some shameful effects of the Fall, while pointing toward Jesus' relationship with the Church