David
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David
Summary
David is a human biblical figure[1]. Born in Bethlehem[2], he… he was born on 1040 BC[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on 969 BC[5]. He worked as a herder[6], ruler[7], poet[8], warlord[9], and instrumentalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77,404 views/month, #1 of 529).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Bethlehem[2], David…
- David died in Jerusalem[4].
- David was born on 1040 BC[3].
- David was born on 1039 BC[12].
- David was born on 907 BC[13].
- David died on 969 BC[5].
- David died on 961 BC[14].
- David is buried at City of David[15].
- David is buried at Jerusalem[16].
- David's father was Jesse[17].
- David's mother was Nitzevet[18].
- David was married to Bathsheba[19].
- David was married to Abigail[20].
- David was married to Eglah[21].
- Among David's spouses was Michal[22].
- David was married to Ahinoam[23].
- Among David's spouses was Haggith[24].
- A child of David was Solomon[25].
- A child of David was Absalom[26].
- A child of David was Chileab[27].
- A child of David was Tamar[28].
- A child of David was Nathan[29].
- A child of David was Adonijah[30].
- David held citizenship in Kingdom of Israel[31].
- David is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[32].
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Body
Origins and Family
Born in Bethlehem[2], David… Recorded date of birth include 1040 BC[3], 1039 BC[12], and 907 BC[13]. His father was Jesse[17]. His mother was Nitzevet[18]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include herder[6], ruler[7], poet[8], warlord[9], instrumentalist[10], and monarch[35]. Positions held include King of Israel[36] and prophet[37], an Eastern Orthodox saint titles[38].
Personal Life
Spouses include Bathsheba[19], a human biblical figure[39]; Abigail[20], a human biblical figure[40]; Eglah[21], a human biblical figure[41]; Michal[22], a human biblical figure[42]; Ahinoam[23], a human biblical figure[43]; and Haggith[24], a human biblical figure[44]. Children include Solomon[25], a human biblical figure[45]; Absalom[26], a human biblical figure[46]; Chileab[27], a human biblical figure[47]; Tamar[28], a human biblical figure[48]; Nathan[29], a human biblical figure[49]; and Adonijah[30], a human biblical figure[50]. David's religion is recorded as Judaism[51].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 969 BC[5] and 961 BC[14]. David died in Jerusalem[4]. Recorded place of burial include City of him[15] and Jerusalem[16].
Works and Contributions
Things named for David include Star of him[52], he[53], City of him[54], Al-Shuhada Street[55], and Dávid[56].
Why It Matters
David ranks in the top 0.19% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77,404 views/month, #1 of 529).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Works attributed to him include Psalm 69[59], a chapter of the Bible[60]; Psalm 4[61], a chapter of the Bible[62]; Psalm 5[63], a chapter of the Bible[64]; Psalm 3[65], a chapter of the Bible[66]; Psalm 6[67], a chapter of the Bible[68]; and Psalm 7[69], a chapter of the Bible[70]. Entities named for him include Star of him[52], he[53], City of him[54], Al-Shuhada Street[55], and Dávid[56].
FAQs
Where was David born?
Born in Bethlehem[2], David…
Where did David die?
David passed away in Jerusalem[4].
Who were David's parents?
David's father was Jesse[17]. David's mother was Nitzevet[18].
Who was David married to?
David's spouses include Bathsheba[19], Abigail[20], Eglah[21], and Michal[22].
What did David do for work?
David worked as herder[6], ruler[7], poet[8], warlord[9], and instrumentalist[10].