David was a major prophet, brilliant military leader, and legendary king of the United Kingdom of Israel. Famous for defeating Goliath, he established Jerusalem as his capital and received the divine book of Psalms (Zabur).
As a young shepherd boy serving in the army of King Saul (Talut), David stepped forward to face the giant warrior Goliath. Armed with immense faith in God, a sling, and a stone, David struck Goliath in the forehead, bringing down the giant and securing victory.
While Samuel is not named explicitly by his proper name in the Quran, his story is highlighted in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:246-248) as the unnamed prophet whom the Children of Israel asked to appoint a king to lead them against Goliath and their enemies.
The Duel with Goliath (approx. 1020 BC) - David vs Philistines - Unknown deaths The Philistine-Israelite Wars (approx. 1010 BC - 970 BC) - David vs Philistines - Unknown deaths The Conquest of Jebus (approx. 1000 BC) - David vs Jebusites - Unknown deaths The Aramean-Ammonite War (approx. 990 BC) - David vs Ammonites and Arameans - 47,000 deaths
| 1. David and Goliath battle | 1 Samuel 17 |
| 2. David slays Goliath and receives kingship | Quran 2:251 |
| 3. Steadfast Believers Crossing River Trust in God | Quran 2:249 |
| 1. Archaeologists uncover massive gate to Goliath's biblical city | RT News |