We have gathered top books on the life of King David for you to read. One of the most important figures in the Bible is David, the king of Israel and Judah. Jesus is referred to as the “Son of David,” and his rule influenced the entire country of Israel. In the Old Testament, his story takes up much of the books of 1 and 2 Samuel.
David was born in Bethlehem, in the Hebrew tribe of Judah, around 1040 BC into a small household. He was the youngest of Jesse’s eight sons and Ruth’s great-grandson. As a boy, David’s father assigned him to look after the family’s sheep. It is clear that David honed his musical and fighting skills during this time because it was his tradition to kill any lion or bear that bothered the flock.
When Samuel, the renowned judge and prophet of Israel, arrived at Bethlehem to present a sacrifice, the shepherd years came to an abrupt end. After going over Jesse’s sons, Samuel summoned David, who was crowned as Israel’s future king in front of his family.
Below are Books On The Life of King David:
A Heart Like His (Intimate Reflection on the Life of David) – Beth Moore
A Man of Passion and Destiny, David (Great Lives From God’s Word) – Charles R. Swindoll
After God’s Own Heart (The Gospel According to David – Mark J. Boda
Praying the Heart of David (Praying the Scriptures With Elmer Towns) – Elmer L. Towns
The Making of A Man of God (Lessons from The Life of David) – Alan
