MARION — David’s Bridal will lay off nearly 100 employees across its four Iowa stores — and potentially thousands of employees across the country — after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... David is honored as an ideal king and the forefather of the future Hebrew Messiah in Jewish prophetic literature, and many psalms are attributed to him. David is also richly represented in post-biblical Jewish written and oral tradition and referenced in the New Testament.

Understanding the Context

From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. David, second ruler of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and Judah and an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the father of Solomon and united the tribes of Israel.

Key Insights

David not only becomes Saul's musician but also his armor bearer (1Samuel 16:15 - 23). The Philistines, Israel's implacable enemy, soon gathers their army to invade the country. King David (who ruled from 877 BCE to 837 BCE) is one of the most well-known figures in Jewish history. His life was filled with much happiness and much pain. He is known by many titles: David the conqueror, David the pious man, David the sweet singer, David the shepherd and David the penitent.

Final Thoughts

Jesus taught them that the Christ while properly the son of David and heir of David is, even in the OT, most certainly shown to be above and superior to David. He is indeed the Son of God. Find out how and where to watch "David" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.