The US was certainly anticommunist and certainly a French ally but it is described in Bernard Fall's "Hell in a Very Small Place" as a gradual process.
Saul, an Israeli king, ruled over Israel during the 11th century BC. David took the throne right after Saul did. David was important to the Jews and Christians because he was a great king who ruled over his people and did what God told him. David was also important to Christians as he is one of Jesus' direct ancestors.
