The meaning of “דָּוִד”
Understanding Dâvid reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rarely (fully); דָּוִיד Dâvîyd (dawveed'); from the same as דּוֹד; loving David. - § David = "beloved" - David, the youn...
דָּוִד
rarely (fully); דָּוִיד Dâvîyd (dawveed'); from the same as דּוֹד; loving David. - § David = "beloved" - David, the youngest son of Jesse 1) youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 4:22 | “And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. ” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Kings 8:18 | “And the Lord said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 2 Chronicles 13:5 | “Ought ye not to know that the Lord God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| Psalms 56:1 | “Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:4 | “Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) |