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David
This article is about the biblical king.
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For other uses, see David (disambiguation).
David was an important King of Israel. He is described in the Old Testament books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, the Qu'ran, and Bahá'í scripture. He was the father of King Solomon, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Early years
[change | change source]David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse, a shepherd; Jesse was the grandson of Ruth (Ruth 4: 17, 22).
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David was a shepherd, like his father. While taking care of the sheep, he would use a sling to keep wild animals from hurting them. He would also play his harp. Many of the songs he wrote during his life are found in the book of Psalms.
In Saul's service
[change | change source]When Saul, the first King of Israel, disobeyed the Lord’s command to destroy Amalek, God sent an evil spirit in him to torment him. He called David, the shepherd, to his palace because David was good at playing the harp, and the soft music soothed Saul when he