David Rabin was a male Human, born in the nation-state of Israel on Earth circa 2230. He was the son of Starfleet Captain Nechama Rabin. As a young man, Rabin underwent desert training in the Negev region of Earth. In 2247, he accompanied his mother to Vulcan, where they were invited to witness a Vulcan coming-of-age rite. While there, he was introduced to Ambassador Sarek and his son, Spock. The rite was interrupted by Sered, who believed Vulcan traditions were being compromised by outsider influence, and Rabin was among the hostages Sered took from the ceremony. With the help of Spock, he managed to escape from Sered's hideout in the area of Vulcan's Forge known as the Womb of Fire, and together they attempted to cross the desert to civilization. After several days, they decided to inste