David | |
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King of Israel | |
Reign | Over Judah c. 1010–1003 BC; over Judah and Israel c. 1003–970 BC |
Predecessor | Saul (Judah), Ish-bosheth (Israel) |
Successor | Solomon |
Born | 1040 BC Bethlehem |
Died | Around 970 BC Jerusalem |
Father | Jesse |
Mother | Nitzevet |
David was an important King of Israel. He is described in the Old Testament books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, the Qu'ran, and Bahá'í scripture. He was the father of King Solomon, and an ancestor of Jesus.