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David


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The Offering of Abigail, by David Teniers the Elder - Rafael Valls Gallery, London

Abigail
The Offering of Abigail, by David Teniers the Elder - Rafael Valls Gallery, London.

Joab killing Absalom with a spear - an illustration from a French manuscript, 15th century

Joab
Joab killing Absalom with a spear - an illustration from a French manuscript, 15th century.

David mourns, with Joab in the background - a portrait by Guy Rowe

David Mourns
David mourns, with Joab in the background - a portrait by Guy Rowe.

Amnon has brutally overwhelmed his half-sister Tamar - an illustration from a medieval book, AD 1250

Tamar
Amnon has brutally overwhelmed his half-sister Tamar - an illustration from a medieval book, AD 1250.

The Anointing of David by Paolo Veronese, c.1564 - Dunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Anointing
The Anointing of David by Paolo Veronese, c.1564 - Dunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

David King over Israel, by C.F. Vos

King
David King over Israel, by C.F. Vos.

Bathsheba`s child has fallen ill and David spends the night in the open to pray, abasing himself so far that he is standing in a pit - a mural by Francesco Pesellino (1422-57)

Bathsheba`s Child
Bathsheba`s child has fallen ill and David spends the night in the open to pray, abasing himself so far that he is standing in a pit - a mural by Francesco Pesellino (1422-57).

Bathsheba bathes herself and a messenger has arrived from David to inquire her name - Flemish artist Jan Massys (1510-75)

Bathsheba Bathes
Bathsheba bathes herself and a messenger has arrived from David to inquire her name - Flemish artist Jan Massys (1510-75).

`Bathsheba with the Letter from King David` by Rembrandt. Canvas, 1654. Paris, The Louvre.

Bathsheba
`Bathsheba with the Letter from King David` by Rembrandt. Canvas, 1654. Paris, The Louvre..

David confronted by Nathan - a portrait by Guy Rowe

Nathan
David confronted by Nathan - a portrait by Guy Rowe.

David and his group of strong fighting men standing their ground in a barley-field while the rest of the army fled - a coloured woodcut from the Nuremburg Bible, 1483

Fighting Men
David and his group of strong fighting men standing their ground in a barley-field while the rest of the army fled - a coloured woodcut from the Nuremburg Bible, 1483.

David and Goliath (Painting by C.E.Brock)

David and Goliath
David and Goliath (Painting by C.E.Brock).

David with the Head of Goliath by Giovanni Battista Cima (1459 or 1460-1517 or 1518), National Gallery, London

David and Goliath
David with the Head of Goliath by Giovanni Battista Cima (1459 or 1460-1517 or 1518), National Gallery, London.

Triumphant David, by Elie Dilaunay - Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes

David and Goliath
Triumphant David, by Elie Dilaunay - Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes.

`David with Goliath`s Head for Saul` by Rembrandt. Panel, 1627. Basle, ffentliche Kunstsammlung.

David and Goliath
`David with Goliath`s Head for Saul` by Rembrandt. Panel, 1627. Basle, ffentliche Kunstsammlung..

Joab murdering Abner - a coloured woodcut from the Nuremberg Bible, 1483

Abner
Joab murdering Abner - a coloured woodcut from the Nuremberg Bible, 1483.

This stained glass window shows Joab killing Amasa while pretending to greet him.

Amasa
This stained glass window shows Joab killing Amasa while pretending to greet him..

`David`s Parting from Jonathan` by Rembrandt. Panel, 1642. Leningrad, The Hermitage.

Jonathan
`David`s Parting from Jonathan` by Rembrandt. Panel, 1642. Leningrad, The Hermitage..

David and Jonathan - a portrait by Guy Rowe

Jonathan
David and Jonathan - a portrait by Guy Rowe.

James Tissot`s illustration shows Michael, looking through the open lattice at her husband, King David, dancing before the Ark (II.Samuel vi, 16).

Michael
James Tissot`s illustration shows Michael, looking through the open lattice at her husband, King David, dancing before the Ark (II.Samuel vi, 16)..

Nabal has refused to feed David`s men so David sets out to kill him and is met by Nabal`s lovely wife, Abigail - Dutch artist Joachim Van Witewael (1566-1638)

Nabal
Nabal has refused to feed David`s men so David sets out to kill him and is met by Nabal`s lovely wife, Abigail - Dutch artist Joachim Van Witewael (1566-1638).

In addition to his staff a useful weapon of the shepherd boy in Palestine is a sling. An early photograph.

Sling
In addition to his staff a useful weapon of the shepherd boy in Palestine is a sling. An early photograph..
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Three of David`s champions went to a well at Bethlehem and offer the water to David - detail from a painting by the French artist G. Claude (1600-1682)

Champions
Three of David`s champions went to a well at Bethlehem and offer the water to David - detail from a painting by the French artist G. Claude (1600-1682).

Abishai presents David with water from the well at Bethlehem - an altarpiece in the Basle Museum, Switzerland painted by Conrad Witz, 15th century

Water
Abishai presents David with water from the well at Bethlehem - an altarpiece in the Basle Museum, Switzerland painted by Conrad Witz, 15th century.

David mourning at the grave of Abner

Abner
David mourning at the grave of Abner.

David`s reconciliation to Absalom

Absalom
David`s reconciliation to Absalom.

Absalom entangled in the oak: Joab approaching to slay him

Absalom
Absalom entangled in the oak: Joab approaching to slay him.

Traditional tomb of Absalom, in the Valley of Jehoshaphat

Absalom
Traditional tomb of Absalom, in the Valley of Jehoshaphat.

Traditional tomb of Absalom, in the Valley of Jehoshaphat

Absalom
Traditional tomb of Absalom, in the Valley of Jehoshaphat.

The death of Agag

Agag
The death of Agag.

Araunah the Jebusite offering his threshing-floor to David

Ark
Araunah the Jebusite offering his threshing-floor to David.

David bringing the Ark from Kirjath-jearim

Ark
David bringing the Ark from Kirjath-jearim.

David, in the assembly of the Levites, commanding the bringing up of the Ark

Ark
David, in the assembly of the Levites, commanding the bringing up of the Ark.

David dancing before the Ark

Ark
David dancing before the Ark.

David instructing Joab to number the people

Census
David instructing Joab to number the people.

David, traditional tomb of, at Jerusalem

David
David, traditional tomb of, at Jerusalem.

Interior of traditional Tomb of David at Jerusalem

David
Interior of traditional Tomb of David at Jerusalem.

Ephraim mourning for his sons

Ephraim
Ephraim mourning for his sons.

David and Goliath (Engraving by Gustaf Dore)

Goliath
David and Goliath (Engraving by Gustaf Dore).

David holding the head of Goliath (An outline by Dickenson based on a picture by Guido Reni)

Goliath
David holding the head of Goliath (An outline by Dickenson based on a picture by Guido Reni).

David with the head of Goliath (Engraving based on a picture by Carlo Maratti)

Goliath
David with the head of Goliath (Engraving based on a picture by Carlo Maratti).

David slaying Goliath

Goliath
David slaying Goliath.

Hiram`s messengers received by David

Hiram
Hiram`s messengers received by David.

Sheba`s head thrown over the city wall to Joab

Joab
Sheba`s head thrown over the city wall to Joab.

Joab killing Amasa

Joab
Joab killing Amasa.

David and lion (Engraving by Gustaf Dore)

Lion
David and lion (Engraving by Gustaf Dore).

David fighting a lion

Lion
David fighting a lion.

David feigning madness before Achish, King of Gath

Madness
David feigning madness before Achish, King of Gath.

Mephibosheth meeting David on his return to Jerusalem

Mephibosheth
Mephibosheth meeting David on his return to Jerusalem.

Three mighty men fetching water from the well of Bethlehem

Mighty
Three mighty men fetching water from the well of Bethlehem.

David rejoicing with his `Mighty Men` at a victory over his enemies

Mighty
David rejoicing with his `Mighty Men` at a victory over his enemies.

Nathan, by means of a parable, accuses David

Nathan
Nathan, by means of a parable, accuses David.

Valley of Elah, showing the encampments of the Israelites and Philistines

Philistines
Valley of Elah, showing the encampments of the Israelites and Philistines.

The Reubenites carried into captivity by the Assyrians

Reubenites
The Reubenites carried into captivity by the Assyrians.

Shimei cursing David on his flight from Jerusalem

Shimei
Shimei cursing David on his flight from Jerusalem.

Flocks and herds of the Simeonites in the Valley of Gedor - cf 1Chron.4.39

Simeonites
Flocks and herds of the Simeonites in the Valley of Gedor - cf 1Chron.4.39.

The musicians and singers castings lots for the divisions of service

Singers
The musicians and singers castings lots for the divisions of service.

Battle with the Syrians

Syrians
Battle with the Syrians.

Rejoicings of the people on the accession of David to the throne of Israel

Throne
Rejoicings of the people on the accession of David to the throne of Israel.

David dedicating his treasures to the Lord

Treasure
David dedicating his treasures to the Lord.