KGW8: David's Bridal warns of Oregon store closures amid filing for bankruptcy PORTLAND, Ore. — David's Bridal reported that it could close all five of its Oregon stores sometime this year. The company notified the state late last week, warning of potential mass layoffs just ...

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KOIN 6: David’s Bridal issues notice for ‘mass layoffs,’ Oregon stores impacted PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — David’s Bridal, one of the largest wedding dress retailers, will potentially close its five stores in Oregon come summer after it recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. David is honored as an ideal king and the forefather of the future Hebrew Messiah in Jewish prophetic literature, and many psalms are attributed to him. David is also richly represented in post-biblical Jewish written and oral tradition and referenced in the New Testament.

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From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. David, second ruler of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and Judah and an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the father of Solomon and united the tribes of Israel. David not only becomes Saul's musician but also his armor bearer (1Samuel 16:15 - 23).

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The Philistines, Israel's implacable enemy, soon gathers their army to invade the country.