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King David was a biblical king of Israel, later also known as the king of Judah. In the provided context, he is described as:

  • the king served by the prophet Nathan
  • the ruler whose kingship followed Saul’s
  • the king who fled Jerusalem for his life after being cursed by Shimei
  • a central biblical figure whose reign is referenced as “the Biblical King David”

The context also notes that David was associated with the tribe of Judah and that he became king after Saul.