Project Gutenberg 2008-05-16 Public domain in the USA. 145 Steedman, Amy David the Shepherd Boy Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "David the Shepherd Boy" by Amy Steedman is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. It recounts the early life of David, the future king of Israel, emphasizing his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy in Bethlehem and the divine calling that eventually leads to his rise as a heroic figure. The narrative blends elements of biblical history with moral lessons aimed at young readers. The tale begins in Bethlehem, where David diligently tends to his father's sheep, showcasing his bravery and musical talent. It details his anointing by the prophet Samuel as God's chosen king and follows his journey to confront the fearsome giant Goliath. With faith in God and his skill with a sling, David defeats Goliath, bringing victory to the Israelites and making a name for himself. The story concludes with David transitioning from a shepherd to a king, highlighting themes of faith, courage, and the importance of caring for others, which remain significant throughout his life. This charming tale serves to inspire children with messages of perseverance, humility, and devotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Bible stories, English -- Old Testament David, King of Israel BS PZ Text Christianity Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Religion/Spirituality 54425 2025-08-10T11:49:29.872084 text/html 51102 2008-05-16T09:13:50 text/html 814435 2025-08-10T11:49:36.504047 application/epub+zip 813172 2025-08-10T11:49:33.370123 application/epub+zip 75154 2025-08-10T11:49:31.493082 application/epub+zip 1421100 2025-08-10T11:49:38.327026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1410008 2025-08-10T11:49:35.041081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138272 2022-09-12T04:23:10.315773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41403 2025-08-10T11:49:29.534077 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41316 2008-05-16T09:13:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18633 2025-08-10T11:49:38.452028 application/rdf+xml 14047 2025-08-10T11:49:31.981057 image/jpeg 3898 2025-08-10T11:49:31.737067 image/jpeg 734286 2008-05-16T09:13:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 15541 2008-05-16T09:13:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 810700 2025-08-10T11:49:29.913086 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog