great Temple of Solomon was later built. (On this sacred spot today stands the Dome of the Rock, one of the most important Islamic mosques in the world.) David was only 70 years old when he died. David was a mighty king and warrior. He is ranked with Abraham, Moses and Paul. His great spirit is revealed to us in the psalms that he wrote, and we need to understand David’s life in order to understand and use the psalms. We must know, too, why Christ was called the Son of David (see