# David — Verses on Various Occasions character guide

> David in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Thy

**First appearance:** 0053-li-abraham

## Who they are

Biblical king and psalmist, referenced as a type of Christ.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Hidden Ones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xiv-the-hidden-ones)

David is cited as an example of one upon whom pardon's seal stands sure.

### [LIX: Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lix-judgment)

Referenced as a figure who chose a holier pain, serving as a model for the speaker's plea.

### [LXI: David and Jonathan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxi-david-and-jonathan)

Reflects on his love for Jonathan and the impact of Jonathan's death on his life and rule.

### [LXIII: The Call of David](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxiii-the-call-of-david)

The newly anointed king, depicted as a bashful youth chosen by God.

### [LXXX: Day-Labourers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxxx-day-labourers)

David labored with zeal but was not permitted to build the temple.

### [Matins—Wednesday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxvii-matins-wednesday)

Implied through 'holy Psalmists' who give the word for prayer.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in an endnote as a biblical figure (David) alongside Jeroboam.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/david
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters