Nehustan
Well-Known Member
I recall some years ago I was hanging out with a couple of Israeli girls. One was Ashkanasim the other an Arab Jew originally from Yemen. We got to speaking about King David and the Ashkanasim went to great length to tell me that KIng David was light skinned with Red Hair. I recall making the Yemeni laugh when I suggested maybe he used Henna. My point to the thread is really about the specific issue and if anyone knew any traditions about KIng David.
Here's a wiki link to show what I mean....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_hair
Myths and stories related to red hair
The Biblical mark of Cain is thought by some to have been red hair. Esau's entire body is supposed to have been covered with red hair. Also Judas Iscariot is sometimes supposed to have been redheaded. King David is also known for having red hair.
(by the way I know the topic reads 'read hair' I am an idiot....sue me!!)
Here's a wiki link to show what I mean....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_hair
Myths and stories related to red hair
The Biblical mark of Cain is thought by some to have been red hair. Esau's entire body is supposed to have been covered with red hair. Also Judas Iscariot is sometimes supposed to have been redheaded. King David is also known for having red hair.
(by the way I know the topic reads 'read hair' I am an idiot....sue me!!)