David | Vibepedia

David, a leader of the Tribe of Judah, became the first king of the united Kingdom of Israel, with his reign potentially occurring around the 9th century BC. The historicity of his story, as told in the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament, has been extensively challenged, leaving many aspects of his life and reign disputed. Debates surrounding his dynasty, relationships, and the origins of the biblical text continue to this day, involving scholars such as [[william-albright|William Albright]] and [[john-bright|John Bright]].