David
david is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
300
Verse Refs
20
Books
140
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Etymology
- “well-beloved, dear”
- Occupation
- King, Shepherd, Warrior
- Lifespan
- c. 1040-970 BC
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Type
- Person
- Referenced In
- 20 books of the Bible
Biography
David was the second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart. He was a shepherd, warrior, musician, and poet who wrote many of the Psalms.
Significance
David's life demonstrates God's grace, the importance of repentance, and the promise of the Messiah through his lineage.
Timeline
Born in Bethlehem
The youngest of Jesse's sons.
1 Samuel 16
Anointed by Samuel
Chosen by God to be the next king.
1 Samuel 16:13
Defeats Goliath
A defining moment of faith and courage.
1 Samuel 17
Key Relationships
Jonathan
Best Friend
Saul
Predecessor/Rival
Solomon
Son/Successor
Topical Index
140 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
1. King of Israel
Genealogy of
A shepherd
Kills a lion and a bear
Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet Samuel, and inspired
Chosen of God
Described to Saul
Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at Saul's court
Kills Goliath
The love of Jonathan
Popularity and discreetness
Saul's jealousy
Is defrauded of Merab, and given Michal to marry
Jonathan intercedes
Probably writes Psalms Eleven at this period of his life
Conducts a campaign against, and defeats the Philistines
Saul attempts to kill him; he escapes to Ramah, and lives at Naioth, where Saul pursues
About this time writes
Returns, and Jonathan makes covenant with
Escapes by way of Nob, where he obtains shewbread and Goliath's sword from Abimelech
Escapes to Gath
At this time probably writes
Recruits an army of insurgents, goes to Moab, returns to Hareth
Probably writes
Saves Keilah
... and 115 more sub-topics
Key Verses
Ruth 4:18-22
Genealogy of
1 Samuel 16:11
A shepherd
1 Samuel 17:34-36
Kills a lion and a bear
1 Samuel 16:1,13
Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet Samuel, and inspired
Psalms 78:70
Chosen of God
1 Samuel 16:18
Described to Saul
1 Samuel 16:21-23
Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at Saul's court
1 Samuel 17
Kills Goliath
1 Samuel 18:1-4
The love of Jonathan
1 Samuel 18
Popularity and discreetness