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Who was David?

1 Samuel 16:12-13

12 He sent therefore and brought him Now he was ruddy and beautiful to behold, and of a comely face. And the Lord said: Arise, and anoint him, for this is he. 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward: and Samuel rose up, and went to Ramatha.

Acts 13:22-23

22 And when he had removed him, he raised them up David to be king: to whom giving testimony, he said: I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man according to my own heart, who shall do all my wills. 23 Of this man’s seed God according to his promise, hath raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Acts 13:36-37

36 For David, when he had served in his generation, according to the will of God, slept: and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption. 37 But he whom God hath raised from the dead, saw no corruption.

Catholic view (generated):

David was the second king of Israel, known for his courage, faith, and musical abilities. He is described in the Bible as a man after God's own heart despite his flaws and weaknesses. David is also considered a significant figure in Judaism and Islam.

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