David

Also known as: The Sweet Psalmist of Israel

Tribe of Judah1 Samuel 16:111 Kings 2:10

The shepherd boy who slew Goliath and became Israel's greatest king. A man after God's own heart, he united the kingdom and established Jerusalem as the capital. Author of many Psalms.

Family Tree

David

ChildAbsalom

ChildSolomon

Key Events

Birth

1 Samuel 16:11

Life Event

The shepherd boy who slew Goliath and became Israel's greatest king.

Life Event

A man after God's own heart, he united the kingdom and established Jerusalem as the capital.

Life Event

Author of many Psalms.

Death

1 Kings 2:10

Scripture References

1 Samuel 16:13

“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”

1 Samuel 17:50

“So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.”

2 Samuel 7:16

“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”

Psalms 23:1

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”