David
King, Warrior, Musician, Poet

Israelite Bethlehem, Judah

Quick Info

Profession	King, Warrior, Musician, Poet
Nationality	Israelite
Date of Birth	XX/XX/1040
Birthplace	Bethlehem, Judah
Date of Death	XX/XX/0970

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Bio/Wiki

Overview	Biblical King of Israel who united the tribes, conquered Jerusalem, and established it as the capital. Ruled approximately 40 years, known for killing Goliath, writing psalms, and his complex life including adultery with Bathsheba.

Personal Life

Early Life	Youngest son of Jesse from Bethlehem, worked as a shepherd, skilled in music and fighting lions/bears.

Relationships & More

Wives	Michal (daughter of Saul) Bathsheba Abigail Ahinoam
Notable Affair	Adultery with Bathsheba, arranged death of her husband Uriah.

Family

Father	Jesse
Sons	Solomon (successor) Absalom Adonijah
Descendants	Founder of Judaean dynasty

Career

Key Events	c. 1010 BCE: Anointed King of Judah at age 30, ruled 7.5 years from Hebron c. 1003 BCE: Anointed King of united Israel, ruled 33 years from Jerusalem Achievements: Conquered Jerusalem (City of David), defeated Philistines, brought Ark of Covenant, built empire
Reign	c. 1010-970 BCE

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Led band of outlaws in Judean wilderness before kingship.
2. Possibly involved in political maneuvers leading to deaths of Saul's allies Abner and Ishbaal.
3. Mourned Saul and Jonathan despite rivalry.

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