David
Israel's greatest king, ancestor of Jesus Christ, and author of many Psalms. A man after God's own heart.
Key Events in David's Life
Anointed by Samuel as a youth
Defeated Goliath with a sling
Friendship with Jonathan
Pursued by King Saul
Became king over all Israel
Brought the Ark to Jerusalem
Sin with Bathsheba
Repentance and restoration
Key Bible Verses
The Lord looks at the heart
1 Samuel 16:7
The battle belongs to the Lord
1 Samuel 17:47
David's throne established forever
2 Samuel 7:16
Create in me a clean heart
Psalm 51:10
A man after God's own heart
Acts 13:22
- •Defeated Goliath
- •United Israel
- •Established Jerusalem as capital
- •Adultery with Bathsheba
- •Murder of Uriah
- •Failed to discipline his children
Lessons from David's Life
- 1
God sees the heart, not outward appearance
- 2
Even great sins can be forgiven through repentance
- 3
Leadership requires integrity and accountability
- 4
Worship is central to a life with God
Books Featuring David
Test Your Knowledge of David
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More from the Old Testament
Abraham
Father of the Jewish nation and of faith, through whom God established His covenant to bless all nations.
Moses
Deliverer of Israel from Egyptian slavery, mediator of the Old Covenant, and author of the Torah.
Ruth
A Moabite woman who became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ, demonstrating that God's grace extends to all nations.