King David Flashcards
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King David (1000-961)
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- was a shepherd
- soothed King Saul with music
- conquered Philistines, Moabites, Syria
- known for his strength and courage
- known for his ability to play the harp
- became the king’s armor bearer
- seen as a threat to Saul
- was close friends with Jonathan
- married Saul’s daughter Michal
- brought the Ark into Jerusalem
- Jerusalem was re-named after him
- anointed king at age 37
- committed adultery, murder
- killed Goliath
- wanted to build a ‘house’ for the Lord, but Nathan said ‘no’
