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David
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David |
Name Means |
"Beloved, friend." |
Home |
Bethlehem during his youth; probably Gibeah while
he served Saul; Ziklag during much of the time while Saul pursued him; Hebron during the first seven years of his
reign; Jerusalem during the rest of his reign. |
Family |
Was a son of Jesse, a descendant of Judah; had
seven brothers and two sisters; married to numerous wives and concubines, including Saul's daughter Michal, Abigail, and
Bathsheba; father of numerous sons and daughters, including Absalom and David's successor, Solomon; ancestor of
Jesus. |
Occupation |
Shepherd, court musician, military commander
under King Saul, and king of Israel. |
Best Known As |
The king under whom the Israelite monarchy was
firmly established; most significant ancestor was Jesus Christ. Also known for killing Goliath,
the Philistine giant of Gath, with a stone from his slingshot. |
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