Lesson 13
David
Shepherd King, defeat of Jalut (Goliath), Zabur (Psalms), Messianic covenant
Step 1
What does the Qur'an say?
- Surah Al-Baqarah (2:251)
David slays Jalut (Goliath), and Allah gives him kingship and wisdom.
- Surah An-Nisa (4:163) & Surah Al-Isra (17:55)
"And to David We gave the Psalms (Zabur)."
- Surah Sad (38:17โ26)
Praised as a devoter of praise, soft iron in his hands, repentance when corrected.
Key Roles
- A righteous prophet-king who combined political authority with devout worship and received the scripture Zabur.
Reflection Questions
- โWhat victory launched David's prominent role in prophetic history according to Surah 2:251?
Quiz 1 โ Qur'anic Reading
Question 1
According to Surah Al-Baqarah (2:251), who did David defeat in battle by Allah's permission?
Insight
Victory belongs not to numerical strength or physical size, but to faith in the Almighty.