| Jump to: Nave's • Library • Subtopics • TermsTopical EncyclopediaDavid, the second king of Israel, is one of the most prominent figures in the Bible, known for his leadership, psalms, and his heart for God. His life is chronicled in the books of 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 1 Chronicles. David's age at the time of his death is a topic of interest, as it marks the end of an era in Israel's history and the transition to the reign of his son Solomon.David was born in Bethlehem, the youngest son of Jesse, and was anointed by the prophet Samuel to be king while Saul was still reigning (1 Samuel 16:1-13). His early life was marked by his victory over Goliath and his subsequent rise in Saul's court. Despite Saul's jealousy and attempts on his life, David remained faithful to God and eventually became king after Saul's death.David reigned over Judah for seven years and six months in Hebron and then over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years in Jerusalem, making his total reign forty years (2 Samuel 5:4-5). The Bible does not explicitly state David's age at his death, but it provides clues that allow for an estimation.In 2 Samuel 5:4 , it is recorded, "David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years." This indicates that David was approximately seventy years old at the time of his death. This estimation is supported by 1 Kings 2:10-11 , which states, "Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem."David's final years were marked by challenges within his family and kingdom, including the rebellion of his son Absalom and the succession of Solomon. Despite these difficulties, David's legacy as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14) and his role in establishing the Davidic line, which would ultimately lead to the birth of Jesus Christ, remains central to biblical history.David's life and reign are celebrated for his devotion to God, his psalms, and his establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. His age at death, approximately seventy years, reflects a life filled with both triumphs and trials, underscoring the enduring impact of his faith and leadership.Nave's Topical Index2 Samuel 5:4,5David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.Nave's Topical Index 1 Chronicles 29:28And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.Nave's Topical Index Library That when David had Conquered the Philistines who Made War against ... ... The king of Israel therefore inquired of God again concerning ... 4. Now when the king saw that his affairs grew ... night, and commanded him to say to David, [9] that ... /.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 4 that when david.htm The Shepherd King of Israel ... from the quiet sheep-cotes to rule over Israel, sings this ... of the psalm as the work of David's later years ... not very beautiful to see the old king looking back ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the shepherd king of israel.htm The Kingdom of all Israel. ... Even David had been like the kings of other eastern ... to take refuge with the great Shishak, King of Egypt ... have learnt the idolatries from which Israel had been ... //christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson vi the kingdom of.htm David Appointing Solomon ... They knew that the king's name was still dear enough to all Israel to ensure ... the actual entrance of Solomon on office till after David's death, so sure ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/david appointing solomon.htm And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided ... (a) Ahab. (b) Kingdom of Israel. VI. Questions: 1. Name some of the powers of the king. ... 3. How long was David hunted by Saul and at what age? ... /.../palmer/a birds-eye view of the bible/iv and v the kingdom.htm The Psalms of David ... or, The love of Christ to sinners typified in David. ... William, or the happy Accession of King George to the ... Israel saved, and the Assyrians destroyed; or, God's ... //christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/ The Reign of David. ... He not only defended Israel but subdued other nations ... The life of David is so varied and beautiful that one ... 1) His character, (2) His life after he became king. ... /.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xi the reign of.htm The King in Exile ... a scornful reductio ad absurdum of His claims to be King of Israel This explanation ... The meaning of the prophecy is that the offspring of David, who should ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the king in exile.htm The King --Continued. ... whose shoes he was not worthy to unloose""the true King of Israel, to bear ... The third characteristic of the first seventeen years of David's reign is his ... //christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/xii the kingcontinued.htm The Kingdom Op Judah. ... going to visit his uncle Jehoram, of Israel, he was ... her hands; but as the House of David was never to ... were armed, and the people were shown their little king. ... //christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson vii the kingdom op.htmResourcesWho was David in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgDid David rape Bathsheba? | GotQuestions.orgWhy was God so angry at David for taking the census? | GotQuestions.orgDavid: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible ThesuarusSubtopics David David: A Prophetic Name for Christ David: After Three Months, David Brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem With Dancing and Great Joy David: Anointed King Over all Israel, After Reigning Over Judah at Hebron for Seven Years and Six Months David: Assembles Thirty-Thousand Men to Escort the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem With Music and Thanksgiving David: Consigns Seven Sons of Saul to the Gibeonites to be Killed to Atone for Saul's Persecution of the Gibeonites David: David Rebukes the Priests for not Showing Loyalty Amid the Complaints of the People Against Him David: Desires to Build a Temple, is Forbidden, But Receives God's Promise That his Seed should Reign Forever David: King of Israel David: King of Israel is Chastised With Grievous Affliction on Account of his Crime David: King of Israel is Defrauded of Merab, and Given Michal to Marry David: King of Israel is Rebuked by the Prophet Nathan David: King of Israel is Refused Permission to Accompany the Philistines to Battle Against the Israelites David: King of Israel: A Shepherd David: King of Israel: Abner Revolts from Ish-Bosheth, and Joins David, But is Killed by Joab David: King of Israel: About This Time Writes David: King of Israel: Absalom's Defeat and Death David: King of Israel: Absalom's Return David: King of Israel: Absalom's Usurpation David: King of Israel: Adonijah Usurps the Sceptre; Solomon Appointed to the Throne David: King of Israel: After Living for One Year and Four Months at Ziklag David: King of Israel: Age of, at Death David: King of Israel: Amasa is Killed David: King of Israel: Ammonites Defeated and Tortured David: King of Israel: Amnon's Crime, his Murder by Absalom, and Absalom's Flight David: King of Israel: Anointed King, While a Youth, by the Prophet Samuel, and Inspired David: King of Israel: At Hebron David: King of Israel: At Jerusalem David: King of Israel: At This Time Probably Writes David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Composes David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Writes David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded David: King of Israel: Builds a Palace David: King of Israel: Buries Saul's Bones, and the Bones of his Sons David: King of Israel: Chosen of God David: King of Israel: Chronicles of, Written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad David: King of Israel: Civil and Military officers of David: King of Israel: Commits Adultery With Bath-Sheba David: King of Israel: Conducts a Campaign Against, and Defeats the Philistines David: King of Israel: Conducts an Expedition Against Amalekites, Misstates the Facts to Achish David: King of Israel: Conquers the Philistines, Moabites, and Syria David: King of Israel: Covenants With Saul David: King of Israel: Crosses the Jordan River David: King of Israel: David As Musician David: King of Israel: David As Poet David: King of Israel: David As Prophet David: King of Israel: David Goes to Hebron, and is Anointed King by Judah David: King of Israel: David is Terrified, and Leaves the Ark at the House of Obed-Edom David: King of Israel: David Wages War Against and Defeats Ish-Bosheth David: King of Israel: David's Flight from Jerusalem David: King of Israel: Death and Burial of Saul and his Sons David: King of Israel: Death of David: King of Israel: Death of his Infant Son (Born from Bath-Sheba) David: King of Israel: Defeats the Philistines David: King of Israel: Delivers his Charge to Solomon David: King of Israel: Demands the Restoration of Michal, his Wife David: King of Israel: Descendants of David: King of Israel: Described to Saul David: King of Israel: Detailed As Armor-Bearer and Musician at Saul's Court David: King of Israel: Devoutness of David: King of Israel: Discreetness of David: King of Israel: Escapes by Way of Nob, where he Obtains Shewbread and Goliath's Sword from Abimelech David: King of Israel: Escapes to Gath David: King of Israel: Fame of David: King of Israel: Flees to Achish and Lives in Ziklag David: King of Israel: Friendship of, With Hiram, King of Tyre David: King of Israel: Genealogy of David: King of Israel: Goes to En-Gedi David: King of Israel: Goes to the Wilderness of Ziph, is Betrayed to Saul David: King of Israel: He Probably Writes, at This Time David: King of Israel: Interpretation and Fulfillment of This Prophecy David: King of Israel: Ish-Bosheth, Son of Saul, Crowned David: King of Israel: Jesus Called Son of David: King of Israel: Jonathan Intercedes For David: King of Israel: Judah Accused by the Ten Tribes of Stealing Him Away David: King of Israel: Justice in the Administration of David: King of Israel: Kills a Lion and a Bear David: King of Israel: Kills Goliath David: King of Israel: Kills the Murderer of Saul David: King of Israel: Lamentation Over Saul David: King of Israel: Laments the Death of Absalom David: King of Israel: Last Words of David: King of Israel: Length of Reign, Forty Years David: King of Israel: Lists of his Heroes, and of Their Exploits David: King of Israel: Lives in the Wilderness of Ziph, Has Opportunity to Kill Saul, But Only Takes his Spear David: King of Israel: Makes Amasa General David: King of Israel: Makes Conquest of Jerusalem David: King of Israel: Makes Second Covenant With Jonathan David: King of Israel: Marries Abishag David: King of Israel: Marries Nabal's Widow, Abigail, and Ahinoam David: King of Israel: Meekness of David: King of Israel: Mephibosheth Begs for the King's Favor David: King of Israel: Merciful David: King of Israel: Michal Rebukes Him for his Religious Enthusiasm David: King of Israel: Offers Sacrifice, Distributes Gifts, and Blesses the People David: King of Israel: Organized the Tabernacle Service David: King of Israel: Philistines Make War Against, and are Defeated by Him David: King of Israel: Popularity and Discreetness of David: King of Israel: Probably Composes David: King of Israel: Probably Writes David: King of Israel: Probably Writes Psalms Eleven at This Period of his Life David: King of Israel: Prophecies Concerning Him and his Kingdom David: King of Israel: Prospered of God David: King of Israel: Punishes Ish-Bosheth's Murderers David: King of Israel: Rebuked by Joab David: King of Israel: Recruits an Army of Insurgents, Goes to Moab, Returns to Hareth David: King of Israel: Refrains from Killing Saul David: King of Israel: Repents of his Crime and Confesses his Guilt David: King of Israel: Rescues the People of Ziklag, Who had been Captured by the Amalekites David: King of Israel: Returns to Jerusalem David: King of Israel: Returns, and Jonathan Makes Covenant With Him David: King of Israel: Saul Attempts to Kill Him David: King of Israel: Saul is Diverted from Pursuit of David: King of Israel: Saul's Jealousy of David: King of Israel: Saves Keilah David: King of Israel: Sends Commissioners With a Message of Sympathy to Hanun, Son of the King of Ammon David: King of Israel: Sepulchre of David: King of Israel: Sheba's Conspiracy Against David, and his Death David: King of Israel: Shimei Begs for Clemency David: King of Israel: Shimei Curses Him David: King of Israel: Solomon is Born To David: King of Israel: Takes Bath-Sheba to be his Wife David: King of Israel: Takes the Military Strength of Israel Without Divine Authority, and is Reproved David: King of Israel: The List of Men Who Join Him David: King of Israel: The List of Those Who Join Him at Hebron David: King of Israel: The Love of Jonathan For David: King of Israel: Treats Mephibosheth, the Lame Son of Saul, With Great Kindness David: King of Israel: Type of Christ David: King of Israel: Uzzah is Struck Down when he Attempts to Steady the Ark of the Covenant David: King of Israel: Wickedly Causes the Death of Uriah David: King of Israel: Wives of David: King of Israel: Writes David: King of Israel: Writes a Psalm on the Betrayal Epic: David's War Song Iconoclasm: Destroyed by David Magnanimity: David to Saul Nepotism of David Related TermsDavid's (142 Occurrences) Stronghold (68 Occurrences) A'chish (17 Occurrences) Kei'lah (16 Occurrences) Araunah (14 Occurrences) Keilah (16 Occurrences) Ziba (13 Occurrences) Ahim'elech (16 Occurrences) Ahinoam (7 Occurrences) Son-in-law (14 Occurrences) Stringed (34 Occurrences) Ziklag (13 Occurrences) Seeketh (60 Occurrences) Zobah (15 Occurrences) Asketh (40 Occurrences) Ziph (9 Occurrences) Sympathy (15 Occurrences) Saveth (36 Occurrences) Ahithophel (17 Occurrences) Asahel (17 Occurrences) Kindly (57 Occurrences) Shammah (8 Occurrences) Quantity (18 Occurrences) Korahites (7 Occurrences) Aramean (17 Occurrences) Ahin'o-am (7 Occurrences) Ascents (21 Occurrences) Zeru'iah (24 Occurrences) Ahimelech (17 Occurrences) Sang (28 Occurrences) Sons (2429 Occurrences) Zeruiah (25 Occurrences) Ziphites (4 Occurrences) Amasai (5 Occurrences) Attentively (35 Occurrences) Ahith'ophel (15 Occurrences) Amasa (13 Occurrences) Shimea (6 Occurrences) Shephatiah (13 Occurrences) Shim'ei (40 Occurrences) Spear (55 Occurrences) Amal'ekites (24 Occurrences) Supporting (31 Occurrences) Aramaeans (49 Occurrences) Smiting (76 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Amalekite (12 Occurrences) Azmaveth (8 Occurrences) Avenged (34 Occurrences) Ahijah (23 Occurrences) Ahimaaz (15 Occurrences) Saluted (11 Occurrences) Shavsha (1 Occurrence) Spakest (12 Occurrences) Sepulchers (15 Occurrences) Sela-hammahlekoth (1 Occurrence) Sweareth (34 Occurrences) Selahammahlekoth (1 Occurrence) Sepulchres (17 Occurrences) Shimei (43 Occurrences) Seer (21 Occurrences) Apparel (38 Occurrences) Slept (74 Occurrences) Seeks (48 Occurrences) Succeeded (81 Occurrences) Asaph (47 Occurrences) Zion (169 Occurrences) Shields (44 Occurrences) Amalekites (36 Occurrences) Saul's (79 Occurrences) Shouting (83 Occurrences) Arameans (61 Occurrences) Singing (65 Occurrences) Zebadiah (9 Occurrences) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Valued (27 Occurrences) Ahithophel's (5 Occurrences) Servants (763 Occurrences) | 
