Proof of King David’s existence in archaeological discoveries provide evidence and contextualize the biblical narrative:

1. Tel Dan Inscription (1993): A stone inscription discovered in northern Israel mentions the “House of David,” referring to the dynasty of King David.

1. Mesha Stele (1868): A Moabite stone inscription mentions the “House of Omri” and “House of David,” confirming the existence of the Davidic dynasty.

1. Jerusalem excavations (2010-2012): Archaeologists uncovered a large stone structure dated to the 10th century BCE, potentially linked to King David’s reign.

1. Khirbet Qeiyafa excavations (2007-2013): A city gate and walls were discovered, matching the biblical description of the city of Sha’araim (1 Samuel 17:52).

1. Bullae (seal impressions) of officials (2011): Two clay bullae were found in Jerusalem, bearing names similar to those mentioned in the biblical accounts of King David’s officials.

1. The ‘Servant of the King’ Inscription (2019): Discovered in the City of David, this inscription mentions a high-ranking official serving the king.

these findings, 

· Confirm the existence of the Davidic dynasty

· Support the historical context of the biblical narrative

· Provide evidence of a strong, centralized government in Jerusalem during the 10th century BCE

Keep in mind that archaeological evidence is ongoing, and new discoveries continue to shed light on the biblical period.

References:

· “The Tel Dan Inscription” (Israel Exploration Journal, 1993)

· “The Mesha Stele” (Journal of Biblical Literature, 1868)

· “Excavations at the City of David” (Israel Exploration Journal, 2012)

· “Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavations” (Journal of Near Eastern Studies, 2013)

· “Bullae of Officials” (Biblical Archaeology Review, 2011)

· “Servant of the King Inscription” (Israel Exploration Journal, 2019)