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David

ദാവീദ്

“Beloved”

In the readings on 2 Sundays so far.

Novgorod icon of King David crowned, holding a scroll, 15th century
King David, Novgorod school, 15th century

At a glance

In Malayalam
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What the name means
“Beloved”
In the readings
2 Sundays, 20 December 2026 to 3 October 2027
Gospel passages
Luke 3:23–38 · Mark 2:23–28

Name meanings and role notes are drafted with each edition and waiting for review by a priest or editor.

The life of David

The shepherd boy from Bethlehem who became Israel’s greatest king. He defeated Goliath, made Jerusalem his capital, sang many of the Psalms, and received God’s promise that his throne would last for ever. Jesus is called the Son of David.

Born
In Bethlehem, the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse Scripture1 Samuel 16:10–11; 17:12
Died
After reigning forty years, he died and was buried in the city of David Scripture1 Kings 2:10–11
Family
  • Father: Jesse, grandson of Ruth and Boaz ScriptureRuth 4:17
  • Wives: among them Michal, Abigail and Bathsheba Scripture1 Samuel 18:27; 25:42; 2 Samuel 11:27
  • Sons: among them Absalom and Solomon Scripture2 Samuel 3:3; 12:24

  1. Samuel anoints him while he is still a shepherd boy; the Spirit of the Lord comes on him.

    Scripture1 Samuel 16:1–13

  2. He kills Goliath with a sling and a stone.

    Scripture1 Samuel 17

  3. Jonathan, Saul’s son, loves him as his own soul.

    Scripture1 Samuel 18:1–3

  4. Fleeing Saul, he eats the holy bread at Nob; Jesus recalls this when his disciples pick grain on the Sabbath.

    Scripture1 Samuel 21:1–6; Mark 2:25–26

  5. At 30 he becomes king, first at Hebron, then over all Israel.

    Scripture2 Samuel 5:1–5

  6. He takes Jerusalem and brings the ark of God there with dancing.

    Scripture2 Samuel 5:6–9; 6

  7. God promises through Nathan that his house and kingdom will be established for ever.

    Scripture2 Samuel 7:12–16

  8. He takes Bathsheba and has Uriah killed; rebuked by Nathan, he repents.

    Scripture2 Samuel 11–12

  9. Psalm 51 is headed as his prayer of repentance after Nathan came to him.

    ScripturePsalm 51

  10. His son Absalom rebels against him and is killed; David weeps for him.

    Scripture2 Samuel 15–18

  11. Gabriel tells Mary that God will give her son the throne of his father David.

    ScriptureLuke 1:32

  12. King of Israel roughly 1010–970 BC by common reckoning.

    History

Read it in the Bible

  • 1 Samuel 16–17 Anointed; Goliath
  • 2 Samuel 7 God’s promise
  • Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd
  • Psalm 51 Have mercy on me

Sources: The Holy Bible (World English Bible).

Drafted from the Bible and Church tradition. Each line says where it comes from; anything marked Tradition or History is not in Scripture itself. Waiting for review by a priest or editor.

Sundays with David

  1. Third Sunday after Holy Cross

    Gospel: Mark 2:23–28

    The young king-to-be who ate the holy bread when he was fleeing Saul.

    In the story

  2. Sunday before Christmas

    Gospel: Luke 3:23–38

    The shepherd king, promised a son whose throne would last for ever.

    In the story

Also in these readings

About the icon

King David, Novgorod school. 15th century. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Everyone in the readings