Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

A healthy red face.

1Samuel 16:12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.

17:42 And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

I don't think so

I think that you are thinking of Jacob and Esau. Esau had red hair, but I don't remember the Bible saying anything about David having red hair..

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

We don't know for sure, but Jewish traditon says yes.

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

Berber, Keltoi, Khumry and Tocharian all have that genetic trait.

Among others I am sure.

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

1Sa 16:12 And he sent and brought him in. And he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and good form. And Jehovah said, Rise up, anoint him, for this is he.

Ruddy means red, in complexion or hair.

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

I hope not. I don't like red hair. It's the pubs that get me...

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

David in the bible has always been one of my favorites, I've read about him many times, and don't recall any mention of red hair(or even anything that might hint at it).

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

The Word says he was ruddy.That's usually an indicator of red hair.It can refer to the complexion.But it says he had a fair complexion,someplace else.

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

YUP!

1Sa 16:12

And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.

ruddy

Strong's Number: 0132

admoniy

Adjective

Definition

1. red, ruddy (of Esau as infant)

http://bible.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Hebr...

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

Yes he did He is mentioned as ruddy and that equates to red

Is it true that david in the bible had red hair?

It might just mean his complexion rather than his hair

ruddy: having a fresh healthy red colour:a ruddy complexion...

David has been described as being 'fair' - he might have had rosy cheeks and fair hair - not necessarily red hair...

maybe he was a strawberry blond LOL