King David: The Second King Of The Israelite

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King David (meaning 'beloved') by recording the Old Testament is the second king of the Israelite, is the successor of King Saul and King Solomon’s father. He is described as a righteous king and a warrior, musician, and poet was honored. His life and his reign effected important on Jewish’s culture and Christian’s culture. According to Bible, David was the one who defeated the giant Goliath bringing Israelite military on the

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