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David steals a spear and jug from Saul, who lies deep in a sleep imposed by God. Engraving.

David playing the harp before Saul. Etching by W. van der Leeuw after Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630.

David with the head of Goliath on his sword. Line engraving attributed to P. de Jode after J.P. Saenredam, 1600, after L. van Leyden.

David playing his harp for a distraught Saul. Steel engraving by J. Rogers after A. Gros.

Arthur Johnston [Jonston]; and King David reciting the psalms. Line engraving by R. Cooper, 1739, after G. Jamesone.

David rests his hand on Goliath's severed head. Lithograph by B-R. Julien, 1845, after G. Reni.

David playing the harp for a melancholy Saul to ease his mind, they are surrounded by courtiers. Etching by J. Kip after G. Freman.

The young shepherd David, cradling a lamb; an expired lion lies at his feet, next to a small dagger. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Goliath, covered in splendid armour, towers over the humble David. Engraving.

David holds the head of Goliath; soldiers dressed in contemporary uniform stand by. Engraving by N. de Bruyn after himself, 1609.

Davideis: the life of David, King of Israel: a sacred poem. In five books. By Thomas Ellwood. [One line from Horatio]

An historical account of the life and reign of David, King of Israel. ... In which ... Mr. Bayle's criticisms ... are fully considered. By the author of Revelation examin'd with candour. ...

Christ holding the cross, accompanied by penitents from the Old and New Testaments. Engraving by J. Neeffs after G. Seghers, 16--.

The character of David King of Israel impartially stated: In a discourse preached before the University of Cambridge, November 29, 1761. By Beilby Porteus, M.A. fellow of Christ College, and one of the preachers at His Majesty's chapel at Whitehall.

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Davideis: the life of David, King of Israel: a sacred poem. In five books. By Thomas Ellwood. [One line from Horatio]

An historical account of the life and reign of David, King of Israel. ... In which ... Mr. Bayle's criticisms ... are fully considered. By the author of Revelation examin'd with candour. ...

Christ holding the cross, accompanied by penitents from the Old and New Testaments. Engraving by J. Neeffs after G. Seghers, 16--.

David playing the harp before Saul. Etching by W. van der Leeuw after Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630.

The character of David King of Israel impartially stated: In a discourse preached before the University of Cambridge, November 29, 1761. By Beilby Porteus, M.A. fellow of Christ College, and one of the preachers at His Majesty's chapel at Whitehall.