# David — The Devil’s Dictionary character guide

> David in The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dave, Himself

**First appearance:** 0001-the-devil-s-dictionary

## Who they are

Biblical David, referenced in definitions.

## Relationships

### [A](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/a)

_psychological_

A uses David as a biblical reference point for ironic commentary on heroism or faith.

### [A](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/a)

_psychological_

A uses David as a biblical reference point for ironic commentary on heroism or faith.

## In the story

### [W](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/w)

Referenced in the definition of 'Wrath' for incurring God's wrath by numbering his people.

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