However, in tractate Sanhedrin, David’s broken heart pleads and numerous actions for forgiveness are discussed, God ultimately forgives but would not remove his sins from Scripture. The Scottish theologian Samuel Rutherford (1600–1661) notes that crying out to God is mentioned in many Psalms attributed to David. He spies a woman, Bathsheba, bathing and summons her; she becomes pregnant. [43] The Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches celebrate the feast day of the “Holy Righteous Prophet and King David” on the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers (two Sundays before the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Lord), when he is commemorated together with other ancestors of Jesus. Hebrew: .mw-parser-output .script-hebrew,.mw-parser-output .script-Hebr{font-family:"SBL Hebrew","SBL BibLit","Frank Ruehl CLM","Taamey Frank CLM","Ezra SIL","Ezra SIL SR","Keter Aram Tsova","Taamey Ashkenaz","Taamey David CLM","Keter YG","Shofar","David CLM","Hadasim CLM","Simple CLM","Nachlieli",Cardo,Alef,"Noto Serif Hebrew","Noto Sans Hebrew","David Libre",David,"Times New Roman",Gisha,Arial,FreeSerif,FreeSans}דָּוִד, Modern: David, Tiberian: Dāwîḏ has the meaning of "beloved", from a root דּוֹד dôwd, which had an etymological meaning of "to boil", but survives in Biblical Hebrew only in figurative usage "to love" and specifically a term for an uncle (father's brother). "[96] Amihai Mazar however, concludes that based on recent archeological findings, like those in City of David, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Tel Dan, Tel Rehov, Khirbat en-Nahas and others "the deconstruction of United Monarchy and the devaluation of Judah as a state in 9th century is unacceptable interpretation of available historic data". Uriah does not visit his wife, however, so David conspires to have him killed in the heat of battle. Samuel anoints David, Dura Europos, Syria, Date: 3rd c. AD. [28] Saul inquires the name of the young hero's father. [78], Critical Bible scholarship holds that the biblical account of David's rise to power is a political apology—an answer to contemporary charges against him, of his involvement in murders and regicide. [118], David is an important figure in Islam as one of the major prophets sent by God to guide the Israelites. David and King Saul, by Rembrandt. SeventeenthDynasty, (1500–1100 BCE)Kidinuid dynastyIgehalkid dynastyUntash-Napirisha, Twenty-first Dynasty of EgyptSmendes Amenemnisu Psusennes I Amenemope Osorkon the Elder Siamun Psusennes II, Twenty-third Dynasty of EgyptHarsiese A Takelot II Pedubast I Shoshenq VI Osorkon III Takelot III Rudamun Menkheperre Ini David is also viewed as a tragic figure; his acquisition of Bathsheba, and the loss of his son are viewed as his central tragedies. Only at his anointing by Samuel – when the oil from Samuel’s flask turned to diamonds and pearls – was his true identity as Jesse’s son revealed. [57][58] Finkelstein and Silberman feel the archaeological evidence from surface surveys indicates that Judah at the time of David was a small tribal kingdom, although both do accept that David and Solomon were likely historical figures in Judah about the 10th century BC. [17], The Book of Chronicles lists his sons with his various wives and concubines. ©2020 Jerusalem Prayer Team, all rights reserved. United States: In 2015, the name David was the 18th most popular name for baby boys in the United States. [95] Thomas L. Thompson rejects the historicity of the biblical narrative: "The history of Palestine and of its peoples is very different from the Bible's narratives, whatever political claims to the contrary may be. The Biblical name foreshadows the life events of each personality, 2. Can I bring him back again? As the story concerning each character unfolds, we learn how connected it is to the narrative, provided that we focus on the Hebrew name. He is honored in the prophetic literature as an ideal king and the forefather of a future Messiah, and many psalms are ascribed to him.[7]. Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine. Because David shed much blood,[6] God denies David the opportunity to build the temple. ( Log Out / His father was named Jesse. [44], Muslim tradition and the hadith stress David’s zeal in daily prayer[45] as well as in fasting. [121] Qur'an commentators, historians and compilers of the numerous Stories of the Prophets elaborate upon David's concise Qur'anic narratives and specifically mention David's gift in singing his Psalms as well as his musical and vocal talents. I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”2 Samuel 12:22–23, David’s son Absalom rebels against his father, and they come to battle in the Wood of Ephraim. [10], David is described as cementing his relations with various political and national groups through marriage. 1135–1204). Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”[10]. A key indicates control or authority; therefore, having the Key of David would give one control of David’s domain, i.e., Jerusalem, the City of David, and the kingdom of Israel. According to 2 Samuel 9:11, David adopted Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth as his own. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. In the Qur’an: David kills Goliath (II: 251) and God grants him kingship and wisdom and enforces it (XXXVIII: 20). [39], In 1 Samuel 27:1–4, Saul ceases to pursue David because David took refuge a second[40] time with Achish, the Philistine king of Gath. Meaning & History From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was derived from Hebrew דּוֹד (dod) meaning "beloved" or "uncle". [27] The first part of Psalm 34 is directed toward Yahweh in complete and humble gratitude (David does not even mention his own royal status); the second part confidently directs others to Yahweh.[28]. David is successful in many battles, and his popularity awakes Saul’s fears — “What more can he have but the kingdom?” By various stratagems the jealous king seeks his death, but the plots only endear David the more to the people, and especially to Saul’s son Jonathan, who loves David (1 Samuel 18:1, 2 Samuel 1:25–26). David was born in Bethlehem, in the territory of the Tribe of Judah. [99] Steven McKenzie, Associate Professor of the Hebrew Bible at Rhodes College and author of King David: A Biography, argues that David came from a wealthy family, was "ambitious and ruthless" and a tyrant who murdered his opponents, including his own sons.