Outside Israel King David waged successful wars and ordered neighboring states from Damascus and Moab to the Red Sea to exercise his supreme authority. However, he failed to conquer the cities of the Philistines.
Explanation:
- He conquered Jerusalem, chose it as the capital of the kingdom, transmitted there the Ark of the Covenant, fortified it and built it.
- He organized a civilian administration and a standing Israeli army.
- In several wars, he defeated the Philistines and other neighboring tribes (Ammonites, Syrians, etc.) and extended the borders of his kingdom.
Class: History
Level: Middle school
Keywords: King David, Moab, Red Sea
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