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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.

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Did King David's son Rehoboam have a son?

Solomon, not David, had a son Rehoboam, who had a son named Abijam. this is in 1 Kings 14:31.

What are the two outstanding reward motivation in King David's life?

When David faced Goliath and Obed-Edom receiving the Ark of the Covenant to his home.

What king of the Bible died on the 'toilet'?

King Eglon....He was killed in his summer chamber which is a toilet!

Is this true or false Solomon was Israel's king who refurbished the temple build by David?

False. It was Solomon who built the Temple.


King David fought the wars of the Lord, defeating the enemies of the Israelites round about. Though this is praiseworthy, it was not the same as the function of the Temple, which was to be a place of peace. Because of this, God told David that his son Solomon (which means "complete" or "peaceful") would do the actual building of the Temple (2 Samuel ch.7).See also:

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Is King David a role model for people today?

King David was widely referred to as, "a man after God's own heart". This would be the ultimate of compliments to a man's integrity and character. David spent much time in prayer and dedication to God. This included taking steps of faith such as fighting Goliath and standing up to King Saul. We all have "Goliath's" in our life that seem like they are impossible obstacles to overcome, but if we remember the faith that David had that God would deliver him. He trusted that God would fulfill the promise that he delivered to David through the prophet Samuel.

However, David was a man and had his share of weaknesses. He struggled with lust and had the power to act on his lust with Bathsheba. He didn't stop there and had Bathsheba's husband killed in order to cover up his sin. In the midst of this, God chose to use him to accomplish His will.

In his early years I believe David was a great role model for people today. The faith and courage he displayed are quite admirable. However, in his later years David struggled in his sin as you can read in the Psalms. David still remains a great leader and God chose to make a covenant through him that his line would deliver the Messiah (Jesus).

Did King Solomon's son Rehoboam become king?

Answer Most certainly Solomon's son Rehoboam became king. However, as mentioned above, due to his taxation policy his kingdom was nowhere as extensive was his father Solomon's.

See Discussion Re. Solomon.

What son of king david was hairy?

Absalom was King David's son and he had a lot of hair. he died because of his hair. it got caught in a tree while he was riding his horse and he was just hanging there. Then someone came and killed him

David reigned as king for how many years?

King David reigned for 40 years. I Kings 2:11 - David reigned for seven years in Hebron, and then thirty-three years in Jerusalem between the years of around 1000 and the 970's BC.

He is thought to have been contemporary with the pharaoh Siamun and Ahirom king of Tyre/Byblos.

This has been confirmed by most Biblical scholars and certain fragments of Aramic documents support this. Thus we see a reign in total by King David from the 1000 BC to 970 BC dates as stated above.

Where we can see the greatest rulers namely Alexander the great Julius Caesar king david and Charlemagne together?

You can see the greatest rulers, namely Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, King David, and Charlemagne together in many works of art including paintings.

Where did king David get his shield?

Saul gave King David his all his armor to fight Goliath, the giant Philistine.

Who were the great grandparents of Israel the king?

The great grandparents of King David were Boaz and Ruth. These are the same Boaz and Ruth that are the main characters in the Book of Ruth.

Is king David a saint?

Yes he is a saint. Please refer to the related links below.

The term saint refers to New Testament individuals.. We do not usually refer to holy people from the Old Testament as saints, although they may be in Heaven.

What weaknesses does David show in 2 Samuel?

David's weaknesses included adultery, plotting an innocent man's death, and taking an illegal census.

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David appeared to commit adultery but was not technically culpable, since the cuckolded man was a rebel who deserved to die, was sentenced to die, and had actually divorced his wife with whom David slept (Talmud, Shabbat 56a). Nonetheless, the circumstances were considered a blemish in David's otherwise perfect record of righteousness, and God punished him.

Where is the valley of baca mentioned in Psalm 84 v 6?

It is unclear where the Valley of Baca (עֵ֣מֶק הַ֭בָּכָא) is. There is limited context in the verse or any other in the Bible to guess at where it is. The dominant theory is that it is one of a number of valleys in the Judean or Samarian highlands since it refers to people passing through it to make pilgrimage in Zion or Jerusalem.

There is an alternative theory that Baca is a reference to the original name of Mecca, but this mistakes the Hebrew root B-K-A with the Hebrew root B-K-H which are both pronounced the same way. (The former refers to Balsam Wood and the latter to Weeping.)

How long was King Tutankhamun a king?

King Tut became Pharaoh at nine, and died at eighteen. So that means Tutankhamen was Pharaoh for nine years.

Why did God say Eliab was not going to be the king?

The verse doesn't give a reason. It just states that we see only the outside of a person, but God sees into the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). However, in 17:28 a reason may become apparent, as Eliav becomes unjustifiably angry at David.

Did King David write 1 Kings and 2 Kings?

No. 1 Kings and 2 Kings originally formed a single book, but was divided during the Christian era because of the difficulty of fitting all the text onto a single papyrus scroll. The Book of Kings was originally written by an anonymous author now known as the Deuteronomist, as part of the Deuteronomic History (Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Kings).

Was king David in the bible a levite?

No. King David was from the tribe of Judah.

What did king david do to defeat the philistines?

King david slew the mighty giant Goliath, this made the Philistines flee.

Why was David anointed when Saul was still King?

Because God saw that Saul was not completely obedient. See 1 Samuel ch.15.

Characteristics and personality of king david as a leader?

  • Born: c. 1040 B.C.
  • Birthplace: Bethlehem, Judea
  • Died: c. 970 B.C.
  • Best Known As: The child giant-slayer who became Israel's king
The heroic yet human life of David, ancient Israel's most important king, is told in the biblical books 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 1 Chronicles. The eighth and youngest son of Jesse of Bethlehem, David is appointed to be court musician and armor-bearer for Israel's first king, Saul. The boy kills a giant enemy soldier becomes intimate friends with Saul's son, Jonathan, and eventually succeeds Saul as king. Under David's rule (circa 1010 to 970 B.C.), Israel's regions unite and win battles with surrounding enemies. Jerusalem comes to be known as the "City of David" and the center of government and worship. David's turbulent personal life includes adultery with a soldier's wife, Bathsheba, and the death of his own rebel son, Absalom. Before he dies he anoints another son, the next king. David's lineage holds an honored place in two religions: Judaism, which awaits the coming of the "Messiah, son of David," and Christianity, whose scriptures trace Davidic ancestry. Many prayers and songs in the biblical book of Psalms have headings that associate them with David. Their actual authorship is uncertain... Islam's Koran lists David as a prophet (Sura 6), noting in Sura 38 his repentance for his sin with Bathsheba... sculpture of David is considered a classic of Renaissance art... The Star of David, a Jewish symbol in recent centuries, appears on the flag of the modern state of Israel... David has been portrayed many times in the movies.

When was King Solomon born?

The Bible is silent on his age. He reigned as the 3rd King of Israel - as some have dated the timeframe - from 970-930 B.C.. He is presented in Scripture as being a young man. His father, King David, is said to have lived from 1040-970 B.C. , and reigned as Israel's 2nd King from 1010-970 B.C. - by the same sources.