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Was King David Mythical or Historical?
New archaeological findings support the truthfulness and historical trustworthiness of the Bible.
New archaeological findings support the truthfulness and historical trustworthiness of the Bible.
The avoidance of sin, the attraction to God — such is the defining drama of the life of man
Why is it so important to include the fact that David cut off Goliath’s head?
“Then all the elders of Israel came to the King in Hebron, and at Hebron King David made a covenant with them in the presence of the LORD; and they anointed him king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.” —2 Samuel 5:3-4
Speaking via livestream from the apostolic library, Pope Francis continued his general audience talks on prayer with a reflection on the life of King David.
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