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Shepherd Boy David's Rise From Bethlehem Settlement to Royal Court and Battlefield
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A young Jewish settler named David from Bethlehem gained fame for his music and bravery, including reportedly killing a lion and a bear. He was appointed court musician to King Saul and later famously defeated the Philistine champion Goliath with a slingshot, a feat that has drawn international scrutiny and domestic celebration, while also revealing a prior secret anointment by the prophet Samuel.
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- David, a Jewish settler from Bethlehem, gained fame for his music and courage.
- He was appointed court musician to the ailing King Saul.
- David famously defeated the Philistine champion Goliath with a slingshot.
- His ancestry and use of force have drawn international and domestic debate.
- He was previously secretly anointed by the prophet Samuel.
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