In the Bible, David, the son of Jesse, was a shepherd boy who became the king of Isreal. He is one of the most memorable characters in the Holy Scriptures. I like to learn about him and pull from his life things I could instill in my children.
I Samuel 16 tells the beginning of the path that lead him to be king. Saul, King of Isreal, was a troubled soul and needed something to calm his stress. A young man recommended David to play the harp for him. The Bible gives a description of David. He was one with many talents:
A skillful musician
A mighty man of valor
One prudent in speech
A handsome man
and the Lord was with him.

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