David of Israel

King David was the second king of Israel after King Saul. His son was Solomon, who became the third king of Israel.

Background
When david was but a young boy, he was made King Saul's champion against the giant Goliath who fought for the Phillistines against the kingd. The boy david killed Goliath by striking him on the head with a stone shot from his sling. David kept Goliath's sword and used it later when he fought Saul, becoming the next king of Israel. Years later he passed the kingdom onto his son, Solomon.

The story of his life were recorded in the Bible.