King of Israel, 'man after God's own heart'
David
United Monarchy (c. 1010–970 BC) · c. 1040–970 BC
Life
Shepherd boy who killed Goliath, anointed king, united Israel, made Jerusalem the capital, received the Davidic Covenant. Sinned with Bathsheba; repented.
Shepherd, slayer of Goliath, fugitive, king, sinner, repentant worshiper — man after God's heart.
Key Facts
- Anointed by Samuel
- Goliath
- Friend of Jonathan
- Brought ark to Jerusalem
- Davidic Covenant (2 Sam 7)
- Bathsheba & Uriah
- Psalm 51
Why this matters
Father of the messianic line; Jesus is 'the Son of David.'
Where to Read
Contemporaries
Ruth
Moabite great-grandmother of David
c. 1100 BC
Boaz
Kinsman-redeemer
c. 1100 BC
Samuel
Last judge, first prophet of the monarchy
c. 1105–1014 BC
Saul
First king of Israel
c. 1050–1010 BC
Jonathan
Son of Saul, friend of David
United Monarchy
Bathsheba
Wife of Uriah, then David; mother of Solomon
United Monarchy
Nathan
Prophet
United Monarchy
Solomon
King, builder of the Temple, wisest of men
c. 990–931 BC