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King David was the biblical king of Israel, specifically the ruler of Judah before becoming king in a broader sense. In the provided context, he is described as the king whom Saul later recognized and favored, even making David his armor-bearer. The text also notes that David’s kingship took the throne away from Saul, and that he fled Jerusalem for his life in an earlier conflict.