David was a boy when the prophet Samuel anointed him as the next king of Israel. He defended his father’s sheep from lions and bears, and he stood as Israel’s champion against the mighty Goliath. When King Saul was troubled, David’s music brought him peace. Many psalms are believed to have been written by David, including the 23rd: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake...Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.” And that is why I named my firstborn after the prophet David, exactly thirty-two years ago today. Have a very happy birthday, Dave!
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