Original sentence: Others consider him a real historical figure, but like King Arthur, consider most of the traditions relating to him to have more myth than substance
Edited sentence: Critics long viewed the two nations as simply insignificant states.Evidence indicates that this is the site of the Old Testament land of Dan.First, the use of the term "House of David" implies that there was a Davidic dynasty that ruled Israel.In the summer of 1993, archaeologists were excavating a site labeled Tell Dan, located in northern Galilee at the foot of Mt.Others consider him a real historical figure.Second, the kingdoms of Judah and Israel were prominent political entities as the Bible describes.The find has confirmed a number of facts.This discovery has caused many critics to reconsider their view of the historicity of the Davidic kingdom.This is the first reference to King David found outside of the Bible.We can conclude, then, that a historic King David existed