David is honored as an ideal king and the forefather of the future Hebrew Messiah in Jewish prophetic literature, and many psalms are attributed to him. David is also richly represented in …

Dec 10, 2025 · When Saul died, David became king. What did David achieve? As Israel’s second king, David built a small empire. He conquered Jerusalem, which he made Israel’s political and …

Oct 17, 2025 · King David was ancient Israel’s second king (c. 1000 BC)—a shepherd turned warrior who defeated Goliath, unified the tribes of Israel, and made Jerusalem the capital. …

King David (who ruled from 877 BCE to 837 BCE) is one of the most well-known figures in Jewish history. His life was filled with much happiness and much pain. He is known by many titles: …

Oct 18, 2017 · According to biblical tradition (and some say myth), David (c. 1035-970 BCE) was the second king in the ancient United Kingdom of Israel who helped establish the eternal …

David delivered a last set of instructions to his son, telling him to follow the words of God and to repay in kind specific people that had either wronged David or helped him. David then died …

David, the second king of Israel, is one of the most significant figures in the Bible, known for his profound faith, military prowess, and complex personal life.