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David

David

76 4.5
A king of Israel who defeats Goliath and makes Jerusalem the capital
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdeɪvɪd/
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  • Have you talked to David in the last 15 years?
  • David and Goliath
  • King David
  • verses of David

Where in Samuel, David flees Saul, knowing the king wishes to slay him.

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Examples

  • Saul's death would put an end to this war and place David on the throne.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • All the tribes of Israel gathered at Hebron, appearing before David and declaring that he was God's anointed.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • " You don't look very happy, David," said Mother, looking over at him.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • I heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord

  • After her period of mourning is over, David sends for her, and she becomes his wife.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The Philistines gathered against David, spreading out across the valley of Rephaim.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • After three months of such tidings, David summoned his mighty men and went down for the Ark.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • The story of David defeating Goliath is a well-known tale from the Bible.

  • Traditionally, David is credited with writing many of the Psalms in the Old Testament.

  • In Jerusalem, visitors often pay tribute at the reputed tomb of David, the second king of Israel.

Compounds

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A private house in Maryland where the US President meets leaders and rests

A six-pointed star that stands for Judaism

1 6.5

A six-pointed star made from two overlapping triangles used as a Jewish symbol

A six-pointed star made from two triangles, used as a Jewish symbol

A six-pointed star made from two overlapping triangles used as a Jewish symbol

Surface Forms

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Etymology

David comes from the Hebrew name Dāwīd, which means 'beloved'. The biblical king is shown in many songs and stories as a loved leader, and the name David still carries the idea of someone who is beloved or important.