Biblical shepherd-turned-king Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 25-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, June 5, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 5, 2026 · 25-Down · 5 letters
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(Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psalms are attributed to David (circa 1000-962 BC)
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