David was the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel according to the Old Testament. He is depicted as a righteous king, although not without fault, as well as an acclaimed warrior, musician and poet, traditionally credited for composing many of the psalms contained in the Book of Psalms.

After he anointed king over Israel and Judah, David conquers the Jebusite fortress of Jerusalem, and makes it his capital. Tree of Jesse (David father) family branches demonstrating how divine kingship descen-ded from Jesse, through his son David, to Jesus.