David
King of Israel
Over Judah c. 1010–1003 BC; over Judah and Israel c. 1003–970 BC
Predecessor	Saul (Judah), Ish-bosheth (Israel)
Successor	Solomon
Born	1040 BC Bethlehem
Died	Around 970 BC Jerusalem
Father	Jesse
Mother	Nitzevet

David was an important King of Israel. He is described in the Old Testament books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, the Qu'ran, and Bahá'í scripture. He was the father of King Solomon, and an ancestor of Jesus.