# David — Poetry character guide

> David in Poetry by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-an-old-story

## Who they are

Biblical king and psalmist, referenced in verse.

## In the story

### [Longing: My Heart Is Full of Inarticulate Pain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/longing-my-heart-is-full-of-inarticulate-pain)

Referenced in 'White dove of David,' symbolizing a messenger of peace and longing.

### [Concerning Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/concerning-jesus)

Mentioned as King David who viewed the starry round and played the psaltery, representing the kingly seer.

### [March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/march)

Referenced as the 'great poet-king' whose words are quoted: 'I am but as a beast before thee, Lord.'

### [The Temple of God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/the-temple-of-god)

David prays on his bed, and God remains with him all night.

## Links

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