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House of David Cult
The House of David was a religious cult in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Founded by Benjamin and Mary Purnell in Fostoria, Ohio in 1902, the group moved to Benton Harbor in 1903.[1] The Purnells were heavily influenced by British "prophet" Joanna Southcott, who they believed to be the "Sixth Messenger" from the book of Revelation. Benjamin Purnell proclaimed himself to be the "Seventh Messenger",[2] and with the help of Mary, became the central figure of the House of David. William Branham frequently mentioned the sect and visited on multiple occasions.[3]
