King David (jan 1, 1010 BC – jan 1, 970 BC)
Description:
By around 1000 BCE, the Hebrewpeople began to long for a king to lead
them. Initially, God was reluctant to grant the people a king, but eventual-
ly agreed to give Saul the status of king because of growing threats from the Philistines.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1010 BC
jan 1, 970 BC
~ 40 years