David is a classic character in the Bible story, handsome, witty and brave from an early age. When the tribes of the Philistines invaded his homeland and the cities of Israel were under serious threat, David, a shepherd boy, stepped forward and killed the leader of the Philistines, Goliath, with a trebuchet that had killed lions and bears while grazing. David was supported by the people for his great military exploits and became Israel's youngest military commander. |