Parallels between David and Jesus Christ

All Israel crowns David king in Jerusalem.	Christ comes into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey and heralded as a king. (Matthew 21:4-9).
David leaves Jerusalem in disgrace. Shimei, a Benjamite from Saul’s clan, mocks him, bruises him by throwing stones, and spits upon King David.	Soldiers mock, bruise, and spit upon Christ
Absalom betrays his father and attempts to take David's throne.	Satan uses Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus, and then he attempts to remove Christ's kingdom destiny by influencing others to crucify him.
David flees to the Mount of Olives, and he is in great anguish and tears.	Jesus goes to the Mount of Olives with his disciples, and he suffers terrible anguish and tears in the nearby Garden of Gethsemane.
David almost dies	Jesus Christ is crucified
Absalom is killed.	Satan will be cast into the lake of fire.
Israel restores David to his kingdom to rule and reign.	Christ will come back to this earth to rule and reign.

Interesting Parallels between David and Jesus Christ