Kings1040–970 BCEJerusalem
King David
Kingship, Psalms
Core Concept
Kingship in Israel rests on humility and repentance before God: David united the people around Jerusalem, and in the Psalms turned his struggles, his falls and his hope into a prayer for all generations.
Biography
Founder of the royal house of David and author of the Book of Psalms. He conquered Jerusalem and brought the Ark of the Covenant up to it – "the sweet singer of Israel".
Writings on Sefaria
The writings of King David can be read on Sefaria, a free library of Jewish texts. A title opens the text itself.
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