David ( Standard Hebrew דָּוִד , Davíd, "Beloved", Tiberian Hebrew Dāwíð; Arabic داوود or داود , Dāūd, "Beloved") was the third king of the united kingdom of Israel (c. 1005 BC – 965 BC) and successor to Ish-bosheth (fourth son of King Saul ). His life and rule are recorded in the Hebrew