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David
Shepherd, giant-defeater, king and songwriter
David was a shepherd boy who trusted God to help him face the giant Goliath. He later became a king and wrote songs to God!
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Important events
- Samuel anointed him as a young shepherd.
- He trusted God and defeated Goliath.
- He became king of Israel.
- He wrote many songs to God, like Psalm 23.
Read about David in the Bible
Bible-times background
David was the youngest son of Jesse from Bethlehem. He became Israel's greatest king and wrote many Psalms.
What it meansLessons we can learn
- God looks at the heart.
- Courage comes from trusting God.
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