David's son Absalom later tries to overthrow him, but David returns to Jerusalem after Absalom's death to continue his reign. David desires to build a temple to Yahweh, but is denied because …

Dec 10, 2025 · David (flourished c. 1000 bce) was the second ruler of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and Judah. He founded the Judaean dynasty and united all the tribes of Israel …

The reign of David, the second king of Israel, is a pivotal period in biblical history, marked by significant military conquests, spiritual leadership, and the establishment of Jerusalem as the …

David “reigned over Israel for forty years, seven and a half in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem” (c. 1009/1001-969 B.C.E.). His long reign was later regarded as Israel’s “golden …

While touring Europe, he fell in love with the classics of the French repertoire, and after appearing at Maxim's in Paris, returned to give a highly acclaimed one-man show at the Great American …

King David is arguably one of the three greatest individuals in the Old Testament along with Abraham and Moses. Of these three giants of faith, however, far more (as this timeline shows) …

King David (who ruled from 877 BCE to 837 BCE) is one of the most well-known figures in Jewish history. His life was filled with much happiness and much pain. He is known by many titles: …

Jun 2, 2014 · How are we to evaluate David and his reign? It is noteworthy that while Solomon gained more wealth, land, and renown than his father David, it is David whom the books of …

Nov 3, 2025 · Because of the course of events, the Israelites asked David to become king over all of Israel, and David made a covenant with the elders of northern Israel. He next engaged in a …

Oct 18, 2017 · Born around 1000 BCE, David was the eighth son (and youngest) of Jesse, from the tribe of Judah. Like King Saul and King Solomon, David reigned for 40 years in one of the …