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Who was David in The Bible?
- David was the 2nd King of Israel.
- He is described in Scripture as a man after God's heart.
- He is in the lineage of The Messiah, The King of kings and Lord of lords, The Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
- King David was a shepherd boy who became Israel's third and most important king.
- David was the son of Jesse from the tribe of Judah.
- He is known for his bravery, piety, and leadership.
- He was the eighth and youngest son of Jesse from the kingly tribe of Judah
- David was a shepherd turned king in Israel.
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1 Samuel 16 - David Was Anointed King
8 So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.”
9 Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.”
10 Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.”
11 And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.”
And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not [e]sit down till he comes here.”
12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with [f]bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!”
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
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