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Dec 19, 1030
early life
David was born in Bethlehem. His father was a shepherd named Jesse. David was the youngest of eight brothers and spent his early years tending his father's sheep -
Dec 19, 1030
The End.
David died about 965 B.C. His son Solomon then became king. -
Dec 19, 1037
king of israel
King of Israel. During his reign, David established Israel as a major power in western Asia. His troops defeated the Philistines, ending their threat to Israel's security. -
Dec 19, 1040
david reign
During the last years of David's reign, his sons plotted and struggled among themselves to determine who would succeed him. David's son Absalom rebelled against him and forced him to flee Jerusalem. -
second king
(1030-965 B.C.) was the second king of Israel and one of the greatest figures in the history of the Jews. He succeeded Saul as king about 1000 B.C. and ruled for approximately 40 years, longer than any other king of ancient Israel -
potray david
The Bible portrays David as a great warrior and as a strong, popular leader. It also tells of his talents as a musician and poet. When David was a youth, his lyre playing endeared him to King Saul. -
the over come
David was an able ruler and administrator. He united his people and overcame the disunity that had interfered with Saul's reign. -
Period: to Dec 11, 1030
David and the bible
