The meaning of “Dâvid” (H1732) — דָּוִד
Understanding Dâvid reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
David. - § David = "beloved" - David, the youngest son of Jesse 1) youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
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דָּוִד
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 4:17 | “And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| Ruth 4:22 | “And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 16:13 | “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.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 16:19 | “Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 16:20 | “And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid , and sent them by David his son unto Saul.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 16:21 | “And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer .” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 16:22 | “And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 16:23 | “And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:12 | “Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah , whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:14 | “And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.” Word: דָּוִד (Dâvid) |