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As young shepherd boy and musician, David was anointed as the next king of Israel by Samuel in a small, informal ceremony in the presence of his father and older brothers. David did not fit the description of typical kings, having the appearance or stature of such a regal position. Nevertheless, 1 Samuel 16:13 says “the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” David’s first interaction with King Saul was to use his music to soothe the king’s evil spirit, but later became the focus of his jealous rage after defeating the Philistine champion Goliath with the help of the Lord Almighty (1 Sam. 17:45) and his sling and stone (1 Sam 17:50). King Saul’s rage grew even more, causing David to become a fugitive, running from a very angry king

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