"David's “last words,” as recorded, are a song—a song of trust, of loftiest principle, and undying faith: PP 754.1"
"Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,"
Both passages refer to David's last words. While EGW interprets them as a song of trust, the Bible passage introduces them. This is more than a possible connection, but less than a direct allusion.
"“David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on high saith, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel: The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me: ... One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God, He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, A morning without clouds; When the tender grass springeth out of the earth, Through clear shining after rain. Verily my house is not so with God; Yet He hath made me an everlasting covenant, Ordered in all things, and sure: For it is all my salvation, and all my desire.” 2 Samuel 23:1-5 , R.V. PP 754.2"
"Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Samuel 23:1-5.
"Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,"
EGW directly quotes 2 Samuel 23:1, attributing the words to David.
"The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God."
EGW directly quotes 2 Samuel 23:3, attributing the words to David.
"Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow."
Ellen White directly references 2 Samuel 23:1-5 in this passage.
"Great had been David's fall, but deep was his repentance, ardent was his love, and strong his faith. He had been forgiven much, and therefore he loved much. Luke 7:47 . PP 754.3"
"Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little."
The EGW passage explicitly references and quotes Luke 7:47.
"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar."
The EGW passage discusses David's repentance and love after his fall, which is a central theme in Psalm 51. While not a direct quote, the connection is strong.
"The psalms of David pass through the whole range of experience, from the depths of conscious guilt and self-condemnation to the loftiest faith and the most exalted communing with God. His life record declares that sin can bring only shame and woe, but that God's love and mercy can reach to the deepest depths, that faith will lift up the repenting soul to share the adoption of the sons of God. Of all the assurances which His word contains, it is one of the strongest testimonies to the faithfulness, the justice, and the covenant mercy of God. PP 754.4 Man “fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not,” “but the word of our God shall stand forever.” “The mercy of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children's children; to such as keep His covenant, and to those that remember His commandments to do them.” Job 14:2 ; Isaiah 40:8 ; Psalm 103:17, 18 . PP 754.5"
"He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not."
Ellen White directly references Job 14:2 in this passage.
"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 40:8 in this passage.
"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions."
The EGW passage discusses David's experience with guilt and God's mercy, which aligns with the themes of Psalm 51:1, a plea for mercy.
"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."
EGW connects David's experience to the concept of adoption as sons of God, which is a central theme in Romans 8:15. The reference to 'adoption' in both texts makes this a strong thematic parallel.
"Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little."
The EGW passage discusses forgiveness and its impact on love, which is a central theme in Luke 7:47. However, the connection is less direct than a quote or explicit reference, making it a thematic parallel.
"“Whatsoever God doeth, it shall be forever.” Ecclesiastes 3:14 . PP 754.6"
"I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him."
Ellen White directly references Ecclesiastes 3:14 in this passage.
"Glorious are the promises made to David and his house, promises that look forward to the eternal ages, and find their complete fulfillment in Christ. The Lord declared: PP 754.7"
"And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever."
Both passages discuss the eternal establishment of David's house and kingdom. While EGW interprets this through the lens of Christ, the underlying promise is directly related to 2 Samuel 7:16.
"I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah."
Both passages refer to the covenant with David and the establishment of his throne forever. EGW's statement about the promises finding fulfillment in Christ aligns with the understanding of these promises in Christian theology.