David--who will become David and who will also be a descendant to Jesus of Nazareth--is introduced in chapter 16 of the book of 1 Samuel.
Samuel has rejected Saul as the king of Israel, and the Lord told him that a son of a man named Jesse from Bethlehem will be annointed king.
Samuel was afraid to do so, for fear of Saul knowing what was transpiring. Samuel went to Jesse's house and called each son forward, but the Lord chose none of them. Until Samuel asked if he had any other sons. He said the youngest was out in the field, caring for the sheep.
Thsi was the one. His name was David.
And the Lord chose him as the future king of Israel.
Samuel sent David to be with Saul, to act as a trusted servant. At that time, Saul was tormented by evil spirits, and all David had to do was play his harp and the spirits would leave him alone.
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