Young David — David Character Profile

About Young David

A young shepherd in Bethlehem who tends his father's flock. After being anointed by Prophet Samuel, he plays the lyre to soothe King Saul, famously defeats the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling, and eventually matures into a trusted soldier and future King of Israel.

Young David — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Brandon Engman

Appears in

David (2025)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (9)

• Young David — Family Sister — Young Zeruiah (Sloan Lucas Muldown)

  David's sister who witnesses his journey

• Young David — Alliance Ally — Nethanel (Aaron Tavaler)

  Supporter who believes in David's destiny

• Young David — Alliance Ally — Ozem (Shahar Taboch)

  Israelite warrior who joins David's cause

• Young David — Social Friend — Scout (Mike Ciporkin)

  Companion who supports David's shepherd life

• Young David — Professional Mentor — Samuel (Brian Stivale)

  Prophet who anoints David as future king

• Young David — Family Brother — Eliab (Jonathan Shaboo)

  David's eldest brother who initially doubts him

• Young David — Family Brother — Abinadab (Jack Wagman)

  David's older brother in Jesse's household

• Young David — Family Mother — Nitzevet (Miri Mesika)

  David's mother who supports his calling

• Young David — Family Father — Jesse (Hector)

  David's father who is a Bethlehemite

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More characters from David

• Samuel (Brian Stivale)
• King Achish (voice) (Asim Chaudhry)
• Teen Zeruiah (voice) (Ashley Boettcher)
• Zaydel (voice) (Mick Wingert)
• Abishal (voice) (Mark Whitten)
• Ozem (Shahar Taboch)
• Nethanel (Aaron Tavaler)
• Ahinoam (voice) (Katie Bernstein)
• Rebecca (voice) (Lauren Daigle)
• Viazatha (voice) (Will De Renzy-Martin)
• Jesse (Hector)
• Tall Scribe (Adam Meir)