Definition for David

David, proper n. [Heb. 'darling, beloved, dear one'.]

Old Testament giant-killer; youngest son of Jesse; man who killed Goliath with a slingshot; Israelite who calmed Saul by playing the harp; anointed king of Israel; (see 1 Samuel 17 and ED's letters).

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