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Davidדוד
1040 BCE – 970 BCE · Israel/Judahislamic
Description
David was, originally, leader of the Tribe of Judah who became the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel, according to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.
Facts
| Reign | between 10th century BC and 9th century BC[dubious – discuss] |
| Predecessor | Ish-bosheth |
| Successor | Solomon |
| Consort | at least 8 wives: Michal Ahinoam Abigail Maachah Haggith Abital Eglah Bathsheba |
| Issue | 18+ children, including: Amnon Chileab Absalom Adonijah Shephatiah Ithream Unnamed son with Bathsheba Shammua Shobab Nathan Solomon Ibhar Elishua Eliphalet Nogah Nepheg Japhia Elishama Elyada Jerimoth Tamar |
| House | House of David |
| Father | Jesse |
| Mother | Nitzevet (Talmud) |
Life & work in brief
Summarised by section — one row per topic, for fast reading.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Biblical account | The First Book of Samuel and the First Book of Chronicles both identify David as the son of Jesse, the Bethlehemite, the youngest of eight sons. |
| Interpretation in Abrahamic tradition | David is an important figure in Rabbinic Judaism, with many legends about him. |
| Historicity | The only sources directly attesting to David's life are from biblical literature. |
| Art and culture | David has been depicted several times in films; these include: |
Prophecies
Key prophetic utterances and visions attributed to David, with sources.
| Prophecy / vision | Source |
|---|---|
| The Psalms (Zabur) given to David; the hills and birds echo God's praise with him | Quran 34:10 / 38:18 |
| Judgment between disputing parties; David falls down in repentance | Quran 38:21-24 |