David was spiritually anointed by Samuel long before he assumed the reins of government. Saul became melancholic and at times insane. Because of David's skill on the harp, he was summoned at the suggestion of Saul's attendants, for the purpose of soothing Saul with music. He at once won the affection of Saul, and his music proved so effective in quieting the frenzied monarch that he was sent for often. This illustrates the power of love to harmonize the discords set up by a willful, violent consciousness.
David's father was Jesse, whose name means Jah is, and represents eternal existence, I AM. Thus Jesse relates to Jesus the Christ. His home was in Bethlehem (house of bread), which symbolizes the substance center in the body.
