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- David is mentioned more than 1,000 times in the Bible. David’s name appears a lot — so much that according to at least one Bible scholar, the religion of ancient Israel ought to be called “Davidism” because of the king’s essential role in the history and theology of Judaism.
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David’s name appears a lot — so much that according to at least one Bible scholar, the religion of ancient Israel ought to be called “Davidism” because of the king’s essential role in the history and theology of Judaism.
- Nathan
Nathan the prophet was an adviser to King David and a key...
- Who Was Abigail in The Bible
When David is away, the Amalekites attack Ziklag and carry...
- Jonathan
David instructed Jonathan to watch for Saul’s reaction. The...
- Bathsheba
David then sends him back to the front, with a letter to the...
- Ishmael
Ishmael was the son of Abraham and his Egyptian concubine...
- Beauty in The Bible
King David is described as “ruddy, and handsome,” as a...
- Nathan
Sure, he was an important king, but in terms of the overall storyline of the Bible, why is David such a big deal? Something about David captured the imagination of the biblical prophets and poets.
- Tim Mackie
- David’s Early Life
- David and Saul
- David and Goliath
- True Friendship
- David The Warrior
- King Saul vs. David
- Death of Saul and Jonathan
- David Crowned as King
- King David's Victories
- King David’s Wives
David was born in Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, in the year 2854 (907 BCE), during the era of the prophets. He was the youngest of seven sons, and only 10 generations removed from Judah, one of Jacob's 12 sons. He was also a descendant of Ruth, the famous Moabite convert.1 A red-cheeked, bright-eyed and handsome young man, he used to tend to the...
King Saul and David’s first encounter occurred when an evil spirit gripped King Saul. His advisors suggested he bring in a skilled musician who would play for the king to ease his mind. One of the attendants present recommended that the king bring in young David, whom he knew to be a skilled performer. Little did Saul know that the young lad who wa...
At this time, King Saul was battling the Philistines, longtime enemies of Israel. In the valley of Elah, the two armies were poised for battle, with nothing but a hill separating them. The Philistines vastly outnumbered Saul’s army. A Philistine giant, Goliath, appeared on the hill, and his words came roaring down like thunder: The sight of the fie...
“A love that is not dependent on anything will never perish . . . an example of this is the love between David and Jonathan.”9 When David overcame Goliath in battle and was brought to King Saul’s palace to be rewarded, he met Jonathan, the son of King Saul, for the first time. At that moment, their love and respect for each other was first founded:...
King Saul then selected David to be a warrior in his army. David’s success was so great, the verse relates, “When the [troops] came home [and] David returned from killing the Philistines, the women of all the towns of Israel came out . . . The women sang as they danced, and they chanted: ‘Saul has slain his thousands; David, his tens of thousands!’...
G‑d continued to grant David much success in battle. King Saul started to fear that David’s fame and power would one day help him usurp the throne. This led to a war between the two men. It started when David was playing the harp for the king, and a cloud of fear and anger suddenly fell upon the king. King Saul took hold of a spear and threw it at ...
King Saul was then waging a mighty war against the Philistines. David was in Ziklag (where he had retreated in fear that King Saul would change his mind and hunt him again) when he heard that Saul (and his son Jonathan) had died in battle. David sincerely mourned the death of Saul and Jonathan and the defeat of Israel.14 (See here for more.)
After the death of Saul, David saw that the time had come for him to emerge from exile and take over the leadership of his people. He left Ziklag and proceeded to the ancient city of Hebron, in Judah. There the people of Judah gathered and anointed him king. In the prime of his life (he was 30 years old), David was wise in council, prompt in action...
Israel was still surrounded by many hostile tribes. King David maintained a standing army consisting of 12 divisions, each one representing one tribe of Israel. Each division numbered 24,000 men. Thus, King David's army totalled 288,000 men. David knew that before there could be real peace for his people, he would have to subdue the neighbouring en...
While King David had numerous wives,17 only eight are named in the book of Samuel: Michal, Ahinoam, Abigail, Maacah, Haggit, Avital, Eglah and Bathsheba. While not much detail is given about these women, we do know information about some of them: Michal was the second eldest daughter of King Saul. When the king was confronted by Goliath, he promise...
Mar 28, 2024 · While the messianic figures of the past pointed to various events, wonders, and symbols to demonstrate their authenticity, there is one idea that each and every claimant shares: direct lineage from King David. But what is special about King David that Jewish tradition believes him to be the father of the Messiah?
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- March 28, 2024
Oct 24, 2024 · Jeroboam I (10th century bce), the first king of the north, now called Israel (the kingdom in the south was called Judah), appreciated the inextricable link of Jerusalem and its sanctuary with the Davidic claim to divine election to kingship over all of Israel (the whole people, north and south).
Feb 1, 2012 · First Degree Murder – David, already with many wives and competing sons, deepens the trouble when he has Uriah the Hittite killed, and takes his wife Bathsheba. The remarkably wicked act of murder rooted in lust and fear, shows a deep flaw in King David for which he is repentant, writing Psalm 51, the Miserere.
Jan 7, 2011 · This article explores the circumstances of Judaism at the time of David (as) and his impact and legacy on Judaism, and also seeks to confirm the identities of Jalut and Talut as described in relation to David (as) in the Qur’anic account.
