The historical David: the real life of an invented hero

David's youth: the mythical origins of the psalmist and giant-slayer

David in Saul's service: revealing a biblical cover-up

David in the wilderness: from Israelite soldier to Philistine vasssal

David becomes king: a series of timely deaths

David's kingdom: the myth of national and religious origins

David under attack: desperate times call for desperate measures

David in decline: what goes around comes around.