- The anointed warrior-king of Israel, a poet, musician, and sacred ruler.
- Defeated Goliath, a symbolic victory of divine Kingship over chaos and tyranny.
- Established Jerusalem as a holy city—a King chosen by God.
David, anointed king, defeats Goliath, authors Psalms, and unites Israel (1 Samuel 17, Psalms).
Saul, David, Solomon – The trinity of the royal archetype:
• Saul - the failed egoic king.
• David - the heart-centered poet-warrior, slayer of the inner Goliath.
• Solomon - the Magician-King, temple builder, binder of spirits.