He was courageous when the flock was threatened and risked his life to protect the sheep from a lion and a bear. ​ — 1 Sam. 17: 34, 35.
داود گلّهٔ پدرش را یک بار از چنگال شیر و بار دیگر از دست خرس نجات داد .‏ —‏ ۱سمو ۱۷ :‏ ۳۴ ،‏ ۳۵ .‏