David
United Kingdom (c. 1000 BC) ยท Old Testament
Name meaning Beloved
Shepherd, psalmist and king, described as a man after God's own heart.
Family
Son of Jesse; father of Solomon; friend of Jonathan.
Strengths
Faith before Goliath; worship; a repentant heart.
Failures and struggles
Adultery with Bathsheba and the death of Uriah.
Lessons for us
A broken and a contrite heart God will not despise.
Relationships
- Solomon: Solomon is son of David; David is father of Solomon.
- Ruth: Ruth is great-grandmother of David.
- Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is descendant of David.
In the Scriptures
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 · KJV
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. 1 Samuel 17:45 · KJV
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 · KJV
And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. Acts 13:22 · KJV