Meaning of David in the Bible
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Meaning
“Amado”
David, que significa 'amado', fue el rey más grande de Israel y autor de muchos Salmos. Fue elegido por Dios no por su apariencia exterior sino por su corazĂłn. A pesar de sus fracasos, es llamado 'un hombre conforme al corazĂłn de Dios' y el MesĂas prometido desciende de su linaje.
Scripture References for David
4 key passages featuring this name
1 Samuel 16:13
“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”
Psalms 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
2 Samuel 7:16
“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”
Acts 13:22
“And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.”
Devotional Note
La historia de David es un estudio en la gracia. Su mayor pecado (2 Samuel 11) no lo descalificó del propósito de Dios — su arrepentimiento (Salmo 51) lo profundizó. Dios no busca perfección; busca un corazón que regrese a Él. Cualquiera sea tu fracaso, el pacto que Dios hizo con David se aplica a ti en Cristo.
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The Name David in God’s Word
Names in Scripture carry deep significance. David — meaning “Amado” — reflects a truth about identity, purpose, and God’s design. Meditate on these passages to understand what this name reveals about God’s character and His people.