Bible characters

David

David is the shepherd-king whose reign anchors Israel's royal hope and many of the Psalms.

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David

He shapes messianic expectation, worship, kingship, repentance, and covenant hope.

Key references

Related places

Bethlehem is remembered as David's hometown and the birthplace of Jesus.

Jerusalem becomes the royal city of David, the temple city, and a major center in the ministry of Jesus and the early church.