The biblical King David of Israel was known for his diverse skills as both a warrior and a writer of psalms. During his 40-year reign, between 1010 and 970 BC. Almost all of his knowledge comes from the books of the Prophets and Writings: Samuel I and II, Kings I and Chronicles I. David was the eighth and youngest son of Jesse of the royal tribe of Judah. He was also a direct descendant of Ruth the Moabite. David began his life as a shepherd in Bethlehem. One day, the prophet Samuel called him from the battlefield and anointed him without the knowledge of the current king, Saul. David simply returned to his sheep. His first interaction with Saul was when the king was looking for someone to play music for him, and the king's servant summoned the talented David to play for him. Saul was pleased with David and kept him in his service as a musician. The first time David publicly showed his courage was when, as an inexperienced boy, armed only with a staff and a few stones, he faced the nine-foot bronze-armored Philistine. giant, Goliath of Gath. After experienced warriors were afraid for 40 days, David made a sling, called on the name of God and killed the giant. After this, Saul took David as commander of his troops and David formed a close friendship with Saul's son Jonathan. David was successful in the battle against the Philistines, which aroused the jealousy of Saul, who tried to kill David by throwing a spear. to him. However, David remained with Saul and Saul gave him his own daughter, Merav, as a wife. Later he reneged on his promise, but...... middle of paper...... to Jerusalem, but Solomon forgave him and sent him home. David gave a final set of instructions to his son, telling him to follow God's words and repay in kind some people who had wronged David or helped him. David then died after 40 years as king, 33 of which were in Jerusalem. He was buried in the City of David. David was a poet and the rabbis believe that David wrote the Book of Psalms, or at least edited it. Throughout his life, David prepared for the construction of the Holy Temple by setting aside the necessary physical materials, commanding the Levites and others in their duties for the Temple, and giving the plan of the Temple to Solomon. It is therefore normal that according to tradition, the Messiah, who will build the third temple, comes from the Davidic dynasty. Today, Jews pray daily for the coming of the “Messiah, son of David ».."