David

The king from whom the Messiah would come

A shepherd anointed king in Bethlehem; from his line the Messiah is born, called “Son of David.”

The youngest who became king

The youngest son and a shepherd, anointed when no one believed in him. He defeats Goliath by trusting God and reigns over Israel from Jerusalem.

Saint and sinner

He commits adultery and orders a killing, but repents deeply (Psalm 51). God promises him an eternal throne, fulfilled in Jesus, “the Son of David.”

Did you know?

• Jesus is called “Son of David,” the royal line of the promise. Matthew 1:1

Where to read in the Bible

• 1 Samuel 16
• 2 Samuel 7
• Matthew 1:1

Connections

• linked to Jesus of Nazareth · cross-reference · Luke 1:32–33; 2 Samuel 7:12–13
• linked to Samuel · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 16:13
• linked to Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Matthew 1:1
• linked to Bethlehem · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 17:12
• linked to Ruth · stated in the text · Ruth 4:13–17
• father of Solomon · stated in the text · Matthew 1:6
• linked to David and Goliath · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 17:49
• linked to Saul · stated in the text · 1 Samuel 19:1

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