King of ancient Israel Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 30, 2021 · 55-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 30, 2021 · 55-Across · 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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