Biblical journeys

The Life of David

From shepherd boy in Bethlehem to king of Israel, including his years as a fugitive from Saul.

Journey sequence and Bible passages

1
Bethlehem
David, the youngest son of Jesse, is anointed by Samuel.
1 Samuel 16:1-13
2
Gibeah
He plays the harp in Saul's court, then finds his life threatened by Saul's jealousy.
1 Samuel 18-19
3
Adullam
He flees to the cave of Adullam and gathers a band of the distressed and discontented.
1 Samuel 22:1-2
4
Ziklag
The Philistine king Achish grants him Ziklag as a base.
1 Samuel 27:6
5
Hebron
After Saul's death, he is anointed king over Judah at Hebron.
2 Samuel 2:1-4
6
Jerusalem
He captures the Jebusite stronghold, makes Jerusalem Israel's capital, and brings up the ark of the covenant.
2 Samuel 5; 6

From shepherd boy in Bethlehem to king of Israel, including his years as a fugitive from Saul — follow David's life on the map over four weeks.