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King David
One of the most storied and beloved kings of the Old Testament, King David is a well known religious figure. Questions about King David can be asked and answered here.
569 Questions
How did Ruth became the great grandmother of king david?
She was his great grandmother (Matthew 1:5-6)
What mountain was cursed by king David?
It was the prophet Nathan who cursed david for killing Uriah.
Why do Jews worship king david?
We worship only God.
Jews hold King David in reverence, similar to the way that Catholics hold the Pope in reverence or the way that Muslims hold Mohammed in reverence, but they do not elevate him to the level of worship. The reason for this reverence was his ability to rule according to the Divine Mandates of the Torah.
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How many times are king david in the Bible?
In the King James version, there are 53 New Testament verses that refer to David or the House of David by name.
Is there facts about King David?
Yes.
The Tel Dan inscription discovered between 1993 and 1994, which clearly mentions "BYTDWD" or "House-David" as a dynasty which allied with Israel to fight the kings of Aram. This inscription dates to before 800 BC, and indicates that the dynasty of king David was already strong 150 years after his death.
This is the only external evidence for king David as of yet found which reaches the consensus of most scholars.
He was ruling from Jerusalem when he died, so he probably died in his palace at Jerusalem.
How many children did Haggith have with king David?
Haggith had 1 child mentioned in the bible, Adonijah. She could have had more but the bible doesn't mention them.
When did David write psalms 51?
Psalm 51 states explicitly when it was written: "When Nathan the prophet came to him" (to rebuke King David) in 2 Samuel ch.12.
What about the last two verses, which imply the lack of an altar and city walls?
Ibn Ezra commentary says that these verses may have been added later. Rashi commentary states that they refer to the Temple Mount, which had not yet been built in David's time (and which made Jerusalem what it was, a holy city). That is why the last verse mentions "Your altar," a title that would not apply to those altars that the Israelites had before the Temple was built. Metzudot commentary says that these verses were written by David, prophetically referring to the eventual exile (like Psalm 79).
What was it like for king David growing up?
King David was a good father only mistake he made and a major one it was ,. He comitted adultery, but he repented very honestly later on.
Was king david an illegitimate child of Jesse?
Young David was treated as being the illegitimate son of Jesse's wife, Nitzevet, by another man although he was truly sired by Jesse unwittingly. David grew up in a family that wrongfully shunned him as illegitimate, and treated him as if he were an orphan. It wasn't until Samuel was ordered of God to anoint him the new king of Israel that his family's attitude toward him changed.
What evidence is there for the existence of King David other than the Hebrew Bible?
Those who believe David and Solomon were real believe they have proof in the fragment of an inscription found in the excavation of Tel Dan, a biblical era city in northern Israel. This fragment is dated to about 835 BCE, about 150 years after David would have lived. It was probably part of a stele erected by King Hazael of Damascus boasting of his devastating campaign through Israel that year, but had long since been used for other construction purposes.
As the fragment has been pieced together with some gaps filled in, it reads in part: "I killed Jehoram son of Ahab king of Israel, and I killed Ahaziahu son of Jehoram king of the House of David. . ." So it seems that the Judahite dynasty was then known as the House of David, whether this was based on a real or legendary former king or chieftain.
What scriptures did King David read?
Tradition says that the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy ) was written by Moses, and therefore could have been read by him. It is only tradition that says the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy were written by Moses, who traditionally lived earlier than King David. In fact, it was Philo, in the first century CE, who decided that the Book of Genesis must have been written by Moses.
Scholars, experts in their fields, say that none of the known Hebrew scriptures was written at the time attributed to King David. They were all written during the first millennium BCE.
How many brothers did solomon have?
Eighteen bothers of Solomon are named; most of them half-brothers:
Amnon, Daniel (not the famous one), Avshalom, Adoniyah, Shephatyah, Yitre'am, Shamuah, Shovav, Nathan (not the prophet), Yivhar, Elishuah, Eliphelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Yaphiah, Elishama, Yerimoth, and Eliadah.See also the Related Links.
Is king david a descendant of Abraham?
Yes Abraham lived many centuries ago , he lived in the time of the book of Genesis in the old testament. While David can be found in the book of Samuel.. As Abraham is the father of the Jewish nation so automatically David is related to Abraham.
When did king david die in the bible?
There are varying years given to this question yet all within a general timeframe.
Some scholars date the death of King David to circa 970 BC. These state he was born in 1040 BC and became King after Saul in 1010 BC. He was 70 years old.
Why did King David have so many wives and concubines?
It was the custom of the day for kings to have a large number of wives and concubines in order to demonstrate their power and to provide many heirs to the throne. At the heart of it all, though, was sinfulness and disobedience to God.
How many years past from Abraham to King David?
How many year for king david between shepherd and king?
King Solomon honored the commitment by his father king david to?
David was a fierce fighter on the battlefield who showed endurance under hardships, a leader and commander strong and unwavering in courage.
The name Solomon comes from a root meaning "peace." King Solomon ruled from Jerusalem, the name of which means "Possession of Twofold Peace." His 40-year reign was marked by unprecedented peace in the nation of Israel. (1 Kings 4:25) He was also a very active king. He organized a nationwide construction program, overseeing the building of palaces, roads, waterworks, storage cities, chariot cities, and cities for the horsemen. (1 Kings 9:17-19) The entire kingdom benefited from his building works.
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1) King David authored/compiled the book of Psalms and gave it to us in its present form (Talmud, Bava Batra 14b).
2) King David was the one who finally succeeded in subduing all of the surrounding nations.
3) He secured from the prophet Nathan a promise from God that his (David's) son Solomon would build the Holy Temple.
4) He set the blueprints, with Divine inspiration, for the Holy Temple.
5) He amassed vast amounts of material and precious metals for the construction of the Temple (1 Chronicles ch.29).
6) Together with Samuel, he instituted the 24 groupings of families of Kohanim and Levites (Talmud, Taanit 27a).
7) He served God all the days of his life (1 Kings 11:38); and God was with him (1 Samuel 16:18).
8) He was without peer in clarifying and applying the halakhot (laws) of the Oral Tradition (Talmud, Sanhedrin 93b).
9) King David serves as the archetype of the effectiveness of repentance (Talmud, Avodah Zarah 4b).
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2) Through his vast God-given wisdom (1 Kings ch.3), he spoke and taught about God's creations, influencing many nations (at least temporarily) to recognize the wisdom of God.
During Solomon's time, the Israelites enjoyed unequaled prosperity (1 Kings 4:20).
3) King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes (Kohellet), Proverbs, and Song of Songs.
Was King David the youngest brother?
Yes. David was the youngest of Jesse's eight sons he also had two sisters or half sisters. (1Samuel 16:10, 11; 17:12; 1Chronicle 2:16)
Why was David important in the kingdom of Israel?
Yes indeed! Jesus of Nazareth was a descendant of David. (Luke 1:32, 33) So the covenant with David finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Hence, he rules, not by human choice, but through a solemn promise of God that gives him the right to rule forever. Let us remember that God's promises always come true. (Isaiah 55:10,11)
