David
1 Samuel, 2nd Samuel to 1 Kings 2:11 and 1st Chronicles 11:1-29:30
David was Good in God's sight and become King in God's time. David reigned for forty years between 1011BC-971BC.
Gained favor with his subjects.
Background Reading:
Hebrews11:32
And what more shall I say? I do not have time, to tell about Barak,
Gideon, Jephthah, the Prophets, Samson, Samuel, and David.
Old Testament bible references The books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles
1st Samuel and 2nd Samuel
David
Background readings: 1st Samuel and 2nd Samuel
Background reading: The books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles and a number of places in the New Testament
If you want to read the full story of David's life look it up in the Bible.
More Information:
David had a whole heart after God.
Beloved and Greatest of Israels 40 something kings and the Author of a number of the Palms.
David Israel's King and poet.
Israel's versatile king
Divinely Chosen
Courageous, a champion, a great soldier
Great leader and very gifted man
A poet
Forbidden to rebuild the Temple because you are a warrior and have shed blood