David

Shepherd king

14 stories

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A Father's Worst Battle

David's army fights Absalom's. David wins the war but loses his son. 'O Absalom, my son, my son.' Devastating.

Absalom's Rebellion

David's own son steals the hearts of the people and forces the king to flee his own capital. Charisma without character.

Absalom's Rise

David's family fractures. Rape, revenge, exile — the consequences of Bathsheba ripple through his own house.

David & Bathsheba

Even the greatest king fell hard. Power, lust, and a cover-up that God wasn't having.

David Dances Before the Ark

The Ark comes to Jerusalem. David dances with zero shame. His wife watches from the window and judges him hard.

David & Goliath

A teenager with a slingshot vs a 9-foot giant in full armor. Everyone thought he was crazy. He wasn't.

David Becomes King

From shepherd boy to the greatest king Israel ever had. The original rags-to-riches story.

David's Broken Return

The king comes back to Jerusalem, but nothing is the same. Forgiveness is messy and repair takes longer than ruin.

David's Final Mistake

David orders a census out of pride. A plague follows. He buys a threshing floor that becomes the future temple site.

David's Last Battles

Giants fall, debts are settled, and psalms of thanks close out an era of warfare.

God's Promise to David

David wants to build God a house. God flips it — 'I'll build YOUR house. Your throne will last forever.'

Kindness to Mephibosheth

At the peak of his power, David hunts down Saul's disabled grandson — not to kill him, but to invite him to dinner forever.

Saul's Last Stand

The first king falls in battle. David mourns his enemy with one of the most beautiful laments ever written.

Two Kings, Two Armies

Israel splits between David and Saul's son. Rival generals, risky diplomacy, and a long power struggle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is David in the Bible?

Shepherd king. David is one of the most significant figures in the Bible. Bible Tea tells 14 stories featuring David. Download the app to listen to the full audio retellings.

What Bible stories feature David?

David appears in 14 stories on Bible Tea: A Father's Worst Battle, Absalom's Rebellion, Absalom's Rise, David & Bathsheba, David Dances Before the Ark, David & Goliath, David Becomes King, David's Broken Return, David's Final Mistake, David's Last Battles, God's Promise to David, Kindness to Mephibosheth, Saul's Last Stand, Two Kings, Two Armies. All are available as free immersive audio.

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Yes! Every David story on Bible Tea is completely free to listen to. Download the app on iOS and start listening today.