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This timeline covers the period from King David's birth in 1040 B.C. to his rise as ruler over all of Israel's tribes in 1003. King David is arguably one of the three greatest individuals in the Old Testament along with Abraham and Moses.
1043 BC. Samuel the prophet anoints Saul as the first king of Israel. – 1 Samuel 10:1. 1035 BC. Believed to be the approximate period that David is born in the town of Bethlehem. 1025 BC. Samuel goes to the town of Bethlehem and anoints the shepherd David as the future king of Israel.
David's Psalms in the Cave (1Sa 22) Psalms 57, 142: 1011 BC: David Flees Saul: 1 Samuel 23: 1011 BC: David's Psalm at Keilah (1Sa 23) Psalm 54: 1011 BC: David Spares Saul's Life: 1 Samuel 24: 1011 BC: Samuel Dies: 1 Samuel 25: 1011 BC: David Spares Saul a Second Time: 1 Samuel 26: 1010 BC: David Flees to the Philistines: 1 Samuel 27: 1010 BC ...
David is anointed by Samuel (at age 15 by Bible Truth 4U). 1063 B.C. 1030 B.C. 1Sam. 16:18–23 David plays music for King Saul. 1062 B.C. 1029 B.C. 1Sam. 17 David defeats Goliath. 1062 B.C. 1Sam. 18:1–9 Jonathan’s love for David. 1060 B.C. 1Sam. 18:10–16 Saul’s attempts to kill a young David. 1060 B.C. 1Sam. 18:17–28
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David, the youngest son of Jesse (1 Sa 16:10—13 17:12—14), is described as a ruddy, handsome boy with beautiful eyes (ch 16:12, RSV). Like many other Palestinian boys, he was early placed in charge of the family's few sheep (ch 17:28). As shepherd boy he showed unusual bravery by killing a bear and a lion single—handed (vs 34—36).
By Dovie Schochet. Art by Sefira Lightstone. King David 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: David the conqueror, David the pious man, David the sweet singer, David the shepherd and David the penitent.
Nov 21, 2023 · Timeline of King David in the Bible. 1. Birth and Early Life (Approx. 1040 BCE): King David was born in Bethlehem, a small town in ancient Israel. He was the youngest son of Jesse, a shepherd, and his wife. As a young boy, David worked as a shepherd, tending to his father’s flock of sheep.
