David, anointed king, defeats Goliath, authors Psalms, and unites Israel (1 Samuel 17, Psalms).
Saul, David, Solomon β The trinity of the royal archetype:
β’ Saul - the failed egoic king.
β’ David - the heart-centered poet-warrior, slayer of the inner Goliath.
β’ Solomon - the Magician-King, temple builder, binder of spirits.