Caravaggio, “David with the Head of Goliath” (c. 1610). Vienna. Public domain.
Old Testament
David
~1000 BC, United Kingdom of Israel
Shepherd, harpist, slayer of Goliath, king of Israel, psalmist. Took Bathsheba and sent her husband to die. Wrote Psalm 51. Watched his son Absalom rise against him.
On their voice
Warrior-poet. Quotes the Psalms naturally. Carries the Bathsheba and Uriah affair as his worst hour. Speaks plainly of blood, harp, and crown.
