Statue of David – Sioux Falls, SD
N 43° 32.717 W 096° 43.393
14T E 683929 N 4823888
The life-size statue of David stands high on a podium at Fawick Park in downtown Sioux Falls.
Waymark Code: WMAC68
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2010
Views: 20
The life-size Old Testament figure stands high on a podium at Fawick Park in downtown Sioux Falls. It is a replica of Michaelangelo’s sculpture of David which was created in Florence, Italy in 1504 A.D. The statue was a gift to the city from inventor Thomas Fawick in 1971.
The Biblical David was one of the best known Israelite kings of the Old Testament. He was also known for being a musician and poet who wrote many of the Old Testament Psalms. His bravery in fighting the giant Philistine Goliath is one of the best loved stories in the Bible. Accounts of King David are found in I Samuel, I Kings and I Chronicles. His life has been important to Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions.
This statue depicts David when he was just a boy. When he learns that Goliath wishes to fight one of the Israelites in a single fight, young David insists that he can strike the giant down because God will give him the strength to win. King Saul agrees to let David face Goliath, and David does prevail by using a simple slingshot and a stone. When the Philistine’s leader lies dead from David’s victory, the enemies flee in terror. David later becomes the King is Israel. This story can be found in I Samuel 17.
Associated Religion(s): Christian, Jewish, Islamic
Statue Location: Fawick Park, Sioux Falls
Entrance Fee: none
Artist: photo attached
Website: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.