# David — The Divine Comedy character guide

> David in The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King David

**First appearance:** 0086-canto-xv

## Who they are

Biblical king and psalmist, appears in the Heaven of Mars.

## In the story

### [Canto X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/chapters/canto-x)

Depicted dancing before the Ark of the Covenant, a model of humility.

### [Canto XX: The Righteous Kings and the Mystery of Grace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/chapters/canto-xx)

The singer of the Holy Spirit who bore the ark; he is the central light (pupil) of the Eagle's eye.

### [Canto XXIV: St. Peter Examines Dante on Faith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_divine_comedy_se/chapters/canto-xxiv)

Mentioned by Dante as one of the Psalmists through whom the truth is revealed.

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