David
David in the Bible — son of Jesse (RUT 4:17), King of Israel (2SA 5:3). David belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 48 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “well-beloved, dear”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 48 references
- Known Names
- 12 names
- Relationships
- 36 connections
Biography
The youngest son of Jesse, David was anointed as king while still a shepherd boy. He gained fame by defeating the Philistine giant Goliath and became a skilled warrior and musician in King Saul's court. After Saul's death, David united Israel and established Jerusalem as its capital. Despite his sins (notably with Bathsheba), David was called 'a man after God's own heart' and received God's promise that the Messiah would come from his lineage.
Significance
David established Jerusalem and the monarchy that would culminate in Jesus Christ, the 'Son of David.' His psalms have been the prayer book of God's people for millennia.
Key Events
Names & Labels (12)
- Hebrew
- דָוִֽד
- Transliteration
- david
- Meaning
- beloved one
- Greek
- Δαυιδ
- Reference
- RUT 4:17
- Strong's
- H1732
- Hebrew
- בֶן־יִשַׁי
- Transliteration
- ben yishay
- Meaning
- son [of] Jesse
- Greek
- υἱὸς Ιεσσαι
- Reference
- 1SA 20:27
- Strong's
- H1121, H3448
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεύειν Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2SA 2:4
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
- Hebrew
- דָּוִד עַבְדִּי
- Transliteration
- david avədiy
- Meaning
- David [my] servant
- Greek
- δούλου μου Δαυιδ
- Reference
- 2SA 3:18
- Strong's
- H1732, H5650
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ דָּוִד
- Transliteration
- melek david
- Meaning
- king David
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Δαυιδ
- Reference
- 2SA 3:31
- Strong's
- H4428, H1732
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ בְּיִשְׂרָאֵל
- Transliteration
- melek beyisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς ἐν Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 2SA 6:20
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
- Hebrew
- דָּוִיד עַבְדִּ֔י
- Transliteration
- daviyd avədiy
- Meaning
- David [my] servant
- Greek
- Δαυιδ τὸν παῖδά
- Reference
- 1CH 17:4
- Strong's
- H1732, H5647
- Hebrew
- אִישׁ הָאֱלֹהִים
- Transliteration
- iysh haelohiym
- Meaning
- man [of] G-d
- Greek
- ἀνθρώπου τοῦ θεοῦ
- Reference
- 2CH 8:14
- Strong's
- H376, H430
- Hebrew
- מָשִׁיחַוֹ
- Transliteration
- mashiyachu
- Meaning
- his [the LORD's] annointed
- Greek
- χριστοῦ
- Reference
- PSA 2:2
- Strong's
- H4899
- Hebrew
- מַלְכִּי
- Transliteration
- maləkhiy
- Meaning
- my king
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς ὑπ̓ αὐτοῦ
- Reference
- PSA 2:6
- Strong's
- H4429
- Hebrew
- בְּנִי
- Transliteration
- bəniy
- Meaning
- my son
- Greek
- Υἱός
- Reference
- PSA 2:7
- Strong's
- H1121
- Hebrew
- חֲסִידְךָ
- Transliteration
- hasiydak
- Meaning
- your holy one
- Greek
- ὅσιόν σου
- Reference
- PSA 16:10
- Strong's
- H2623
Family & Relationships (36)
son
husband
father
servant
ancestor
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David in the Bible?
David is described in the Bible as son of Jesse (RUT 4:17), King of Israel (2SA 5:3). David belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name David mean?
The name David means “well-beloved, dear” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.