# David #

## Facts: ##

David was the second king of Israel and he loved and served God. He was the main writer of the book of Psalms.

* When David was still a young boy caring for his family's sheep, God chose him to become the next king of Israel. 
* David became a great fighter and led the Israelite army in battles against their enemies. His defeat of Goliath the Philistine is well known.
* King Saul tried to kill David, but God protected him, and made him king after Saul's death.
* David committed a terrible sin, but he repented and God forgave him.
* Jesus, the Messiah, is called the "Son of David" because he is a descendant of King David. 

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [goliath](../other/goliath.md) **·** [philistines](../other/philistines.md) **·** [saul](../other/saul.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Samuel 17:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/17/12)
* [1 Samuel 20:32-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/20/32)
* [2 Samuel 05:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2sa/05/01)
* [2 Timothy 02:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ti/02/08)
* [Acts 02:25-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/02/25)
* [Acts 13:21-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/13/21)
* [Luke 01:30-33](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/30)
* [Mark 02:25-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/02/25)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

  __*[17-02](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-02)__ God chose a young Israelite named __David__ to be king after Saul. __David__ was a shepherd from the town of Bethlehem. … __David__ was a humble and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God. 
  __*[17-03](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-03)__ __David__ was also a great soldier and leader. When __David__ was still a young man, he fought against a giant named Goliath. 
  __*[17-04](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-04)__ Saul became jealous of the people's love for __David__. Saul tried many times to kill him, so __David__ hid from Saul. 
  __*[17-05](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-05)__ God blessed __David__ and made him successful. __David__ fought many battles and God helped him defeat Israel's enemies.  
  __*[17-06](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-06)__ __David__ wanted to build a temple where all the Israelites could worship God and offer him sacrifices. 
  __*[17-09](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-09)__ __David__ ruled with justice and faithfulness for many years, and God blessed him. However, toward the end of his life he sinned terribly against God. 
  __*[17-13](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-13)__ God was very angry about what __David__ had done, so he sent the prophet Nathan to tell __David__ how evil his sin was. __David__ repented of his sin and God forgave him. For the rest of his life, __David__ followed and obeyed God, even in difficult times.