Edia L Velez

David's Story Edia L Velez

This is the story of the fascinating King David. It begins when he is born and a curious scene occurs around his crib. As their seven brothers were older they went with their father Jesse to the countryside to take care of the sheep, to work in agriculture, to fish and sell sheep and their wool, etc. David stayed at home with his mother, Nitzevet, and she taught him the Hebrew letters and also taught him how to do household chores. David was very intelligent and learned to prepare olive oil, he learned how to prepare wine from the sweet grapes of his vineyard, he learned to prepare the delicious bread they ate every day and the rich cheese from the milk of the sheep. The rabbi taught David about the stars and to read Hebrew. One day David found a turtle shell and his father helped him make a lyre with her. He learned to play her. With much love he played the lyre, danced and sang to his Lord God. He worshiped his God Adonai by playing his lyre, singing and dancing. He was very strong and brave. He defeated a lion and a wild bear to defend his sheep. With a pebble and a sling he defeated the fearful giant Goliath of the Philistines. He won the war for Israel and became the king of Israel. He was a great king. As a poet, musician, shepherd of sheep, warrior and king, he always loved and served his God Adonai. Esta es la historia del fascinante Rey David. Empieza cuando él nace y ocurre una escena curiosa alrededor de su cuna. Como ya sus siete hermanos eran mayores se iban con su padre Jesse al campo a cuidar de las ovejas, a trabajar en la agricultura, a pescar y a vender ovejas y su lana, etc. David se quedaba en su casa con su madre, Nitzevet y ella le enseñaba las letras hebreas y le enseñaba también a hacer las tareas del hogar. David era muy inteligente y aprendió a preparar el aceite de oliva, aprendió a preparar vino de las dulces uvas de su viñedo, aprendió a preparar el delicioso pan que comían todos los días y el rico queso de la leche de las ovejas. El rabino le enseñó a David acerca de las estrellas y a leer Hebreo. Un día David encontró un caparazón de tortuga y su padre le ayudó a hacer una lira con ella. Él aprendió a tocarla. Con mucho amor tocaba la lira, danzaba y cantaba a su Señor Dios. Él adoraba a su Dios Adonai tocando su lira, cantando y danzando. Él era muy fuerte y valiente. Venció a un león y a un oso salvaje para defender a sus ovejas. Con una piedrita y una honda venció al temeroso gigante Goliat de los filistinos. Él ganó la guerra para Israel y se convirtió en el rey de Israel. Fue un gran rey. Como poeta, músico, pastor de ovejas, guerrero y rey, siempre amó y sirvió a su Dios Adonai.