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{{short description|Biblical figure and second king of Israel}} | |||
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'''David''' was the second king of the [[Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy)|United Kingdom of Israel and Judah]], reigning in the 10th century BCE. He is a central figure in the [[Hebrew Bible]] and is traditionally credited with composing many of the [[Psalms]]. David is a significant figure in [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], and [[Islam]]. | |||
== | ==Early Life== | ||
David was the youngest son of [[Jesse]], a farmer and sheep breeder of the Israelite tribe of [[Judah]]. He was born in [[Bethlehem]], a small town in the [[Judean Mountains]]. According to the biblical narrative, David was anointed as king by the prophet [[Samuel]] while [[Saul]], the first king of Israel, was still in power. | |||
==David and Goliath== | |||
[[File:Osmar_Schindler_David_und_Goliath.jpg|thumb|left|David and Goliath]] | |||
One of the most famous stories about David is his battle with [[Goliath]], a giant Philistine warrior. According to the [[Book of Samuel]], David, then a young shepherd, defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone, demonstrating his faith in [[God]] and his courage. | |||
== | ==Reign as King== | ||
David became king after the death of Saul and his son [[Jonathan (1 Samuel)|Jonathan]]. He first ruled over the tribe of Judah from [[Hebron]] for seven years before uniting all the tribes of Israel and establishing his capital in [[Jerusalem]]. | |||
== | ===Conquests and Achievements=== | ||
David expanded the kingdom of Israel, conquering the [[Philistines]], [[Moabites]], [[Ammonites]], and other neighboring peoples. He established Jerusalem as the political and religious center of Israel, bringing the [[Ark of the Covenant]] to the city. | |||
== | ===Cultural and Religious Contributions=== | ||
David is traditionally credited with composing many of the [[Psalms]], which are part of the [[Ketuvim]] (Writings) section of the Hebrew Bible. These psalms are used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic worship. | |||
[[ | ==Personal Life== | ||
[[ | David had several wives, including [[Michal]], the daughter of Saul, and [[Bathsheba]], with whom he had a son, [[Solomon]], who succeeded him as king. His personal life was marked by family strife, including the rebellion of his son [[Absalom]]. | ||
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==Legacy== | |||
[[File:5201-king-david-in-prayer-pieter-de-grebber.jpg|thumb|right|King David in prayer]] | |||
David is remembered as a model king and a man after God's own heart, despite his moral failings. His life and reign are chronicled in the books of [[1 Samuel]], [[2 Samuel]], [[1 Kings]], and [[1 Chronicles]]. | |||
==Related Pages== | |||
* [[Solomon]] | |||
* [[Saul]] | |||
* [[Samuel]] | |||
* [[Psalms]] | |||
File:5201-king-david-in-prayer-pieter-de-grebber.jpg|David | * [[Jerusalem]] | ||
[[Category:Kings of Israel]] | |||
[[Category:Hebrew Bible people]] | |||
[[Category:10th-century BC people]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:11, 23 March 2025
Biblical figure and second king of Israel
David was the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah, reigning in the 10th century BCE. He is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible and is traditionally credited with composing many of the Psalms. David is a significant figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Early Life[edit]
David was the youngest son of Jesse, a farmer and sheep breeder of the Israelite tribe of Judah. He was born in Bethlehem, a small town in the Judean Mountains. According to the biblical narrative, David was anointed as king by the prophet Samuel while Saul, the first king of Israel, was still in power.
David and Goliath[edit]
One of the most famous stories about David is his battle with Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. According to the Book of Samuel, David, then a young shepherd, defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone, demonstrating his faith in God and his courage.
Reign as King[edit]
David became king after the death of Saul and his son Jonathan. He first ruled over the tribe of Judah from Hebron for seven years before uniting all the tribes of Israel and establishing his capital in Jerusalem.
Conquests and Achievements[edit]
David expanded the kingdom of Israel, conquering the Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, and other neighboring peoples. He established Jerusalem as the political and religious center of Israel, bringing the Ark of the Covenant to the city.
Cultural and Religious Contributions[edit]
David is traditionally credited with composing many of the Psalms, which are part of the Ketuvim (Writings) section of the Hebrew Bible. These psalms are used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic worship.
Personal Life[edit]
David had several wives, including Michal, the daughter of Saul, and Bathsheba, with whom he had a son, Solomon, who succeeded him as king. His personal life was marked by family strife, including the rebellion of his son Absalom.
Legacy[edit]
David is remembered as a model king and a man after God's own heart, despite his moral failings. His life and reign are chronicled in the books of 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 1 Chronicles.
