Series Messages
15 Facts about David
1. David was born around 1035 B.C. (over 1000 years before Christ)
2. David was born in the town of Bethlehem.
3. David’s great-grandmother was Ruth.
4. David was from a large family with seven brothers and at least two sisters.
5. David’s anointing from Samuel happened when he was approximately 15 years old.
6. David served as one of King Saul’s Armor-Bearers.
7. David killed a giant named Goliath.
8. David officially became the king of Judah at 30.
9. David reigned over Judah from the city of Hebron 7 1/2 years before moving the capital to Jerusalem, where he began ruling all Israel.
10. David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
11. David did NOT build the temple. God told him that his son Solomon would.
11. David was an expert shepherd, warrior, and musician (he played the lyre) – a man of many talents.
12. David wrote about half the Book of Psalms.
13. David wasn’t perfect, but he was called “a man after God’s own heart.”
14. Jesus is called the “Son of David.”
15. David’s life has been confirmed by archeological discoveries.
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