Who was King David?
A descendant of Ruth the Moabite and Boaz. A mighty king who conquered Jerusalem and united all the tribes of Israel. He authored much of the Book of Psalms
Source: Shmuel I-II, Tehillim
In detail
King David was a descendant of Ruth the Moabite convert and Boaz. He was a shepherd boy who defeated Goliath, became a mighty warrior, conquered Jerusalem and made it the capital, united all 12 tribes, and authored much of the Book of Psalms (Tehillim). He is the ancestor of the future Messiah.
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