However, Jehovah noted David’s repentance and loyally stuck to the Kingdom covenant by allowing him to serve as king until his death. ​ — 2 Samuel 12: 9; 1 Chronicles 21: 1 - 7.
كما انه شجّع على الممارسات الارواحية وبنى مذابح للدين الباطل داخل دارَي الهيكل .‏