David
"David's life demonstrates God's grace, the importance of repentance, and the promise of the Messiah through his lineage."
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Biblical Biography
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Born in Bethlehem
The youngest of Jesse's sons.
Anointed by Samuel
Chosen by God to be the next king.
Defeats Goliath
A defining moment of faith and courage.
Key Scripture References
"Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah."
— 1 Samuel 16:13 (KJV)"And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom."
— 2 Samuel 7:12 (KJV)Key Life Lessons
Faithfulness in small things leads to God's hand in large things.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but trust in God's presence.
Restoration is always possible through sincere repentance.
Key Relationships
| Person | Relation |
|---|---|
| Jonathan | Best Friend |
| Saul | Predecessor/Rival |
| Solomon | Son/Successor |