David born in Bethlehem

1085 BCUssher date

David, the youngest of Jesse's eight sons, was born in Bethlehem, great-grandson of Ruth and Boaz.

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.
2 Samuel 5:4 (World English Bible)

The kingdom of David and Solomon, with key places from their lives.

David grew up as a shepherd in the fields around Bethlehem. The same town would later be the birthplace of “the son of David,” Jesus (Luke 2:4, 11).

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David was 30 when he became king and reigned 40 years (2 Samuel 5:4). Counting back from his death in 1015 BC gives 1085 BC.