David

Bible Reference: 1 Samuel 16:1-31:13, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings 1-2, 1 Chronicles 10:1-29:30

David was born in Bethlehem, the youngest of eight children.
He was a skilled shepherd known for slaying a lion and a bear.
He was anointed King of Israel by Samuel.
He was a talented musician known for playing the lyre for King Saul to refresh his spirit.
He killed the Philistine Goliath and won the admiration of the people and Saul’s son Jonathan.
In jealousy, Saul vowed to kill David, and he lived as a fugitive.
He established Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city and conquered their neighboring enemies.
He organized the kingdom through his gifts of strategy, administration, diplomacy, and military achievements.
He made Jerusalem a religious center by moving the Ark of the Covenant to the temple mount.
He wrote and helped to develop sacred music known as Psalms that cultivated a spirit of worship.
He resolved to build a temple to honor the Lord.
He committed adultery with Bathsheba and tried to cover it up by having her husband Uriah killed after she became pregnant.
He was judged for his sins and paid a heavy price.
He died at 70 years old.

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