Topical Bible: David: King of Israel: Descendants of

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David, the second king of Israel, is a central figure in biblical history, renowned for his leadership, psalms, and covenant with God. His lineage holds significant importance in the biblical narrative, as it is through David's descendants that the promise of a lasting dynasty is fulfilled. The Bible provides a detailed account of David's descendants, emphasizing their roles in the unfolding account of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises.

Solomon
Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, succeeded David as king. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, Solomon's reign is marked by the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The Bible records Solomon's wisdom in 1 Kings 4:29-30 : "Now God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and breadth of understanding as vast as the sand on the seashore. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt."

Rehoboam
Rehoboam, Solomon's son, became king after Solomon's death. His reign saw the division of the united monarchy into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The account of Rehoboam's reign is found in 1 Kings 12, where his harsh policies led to the secession of the ten northern tribes.

Abijah, Asa, and Jehoshaphat
Rehoboam's son, Abijah, ruled Judah for a short period, followed by Asa, who was noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, continued these reforms and sought to strengthen the kingdom spiritually and militarily. 2 Chronicles 17:3-4 states, "Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek out the Baals, but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel."

Jehoram, Ahaziah, and Athaliah
Jehoram, Jehoshaphat's son, married Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, which led to the introduction of Baal worship in Judah. His son, Ahaziah, reigned briefly before being killed. Athaliah then seized the throne, attempting to exterminate the royal line of David, but her plans were thwarted by the preservation of Joash.

Joash, Amaziah, Uzziah, and Jotham
Joash, hidden as a child, was eventually crowned king and initiated repairs to the Temple. His successors, Amaziah, Uzziah, and Jotham, each contributed to the kingdom's stability and prosperity, though not without their own challenges and failures.

Ahaz and Hezekiah
Ahaz, known for his idolatry and alliance with Assyria, was succeeded by his son Hezekiah, who is celebrated for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore proper worship in Judah. 2 Kings 18:5-6 highlights Hezekiah's devotion: "Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. He held fast to the LORD and did not cease to follow Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses."

Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah
Manasseh, Hezekiah's son, reigned for 55 years and is noted for his initial idolatry and subsequent repentance. Amon, his son, followed briefly, succeeded by Josiah, who is remembered for his significant religious reforms and rediscovery of the Book of the Law.

Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah
The final kings of Judah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah, witnessed the decline and eventual fall of Jerusalem to Babylon. Despite their failures, the promise to David remained, as seen in the prophetic hope for a future king from David's line.

Messianic Lineage
The New Testament identifies Jesus Christ as a descendant of David, fulfilling the messianic prophecies. Matthew 1:1 begins the genealogy of Jesus with, "This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." This connection underscores the enduring significance of David's lineage in the biblical narrative and God's redemptive plan.

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1 Chronicles 3:1
Now these were the sons of David, which were born to him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:
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David's Charge to Solomon
... The speech next declares emphatically that the throne belongs to David and his ... the
rule of Solomon, making him but the viceroy of the true king of Israel. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/davids charge to solomon.htm

The Promised King and Temple-Builder
... kingdom, in the form in which David's descendants ruled over ... rejoicingly confess,
'Thou art the King of glory ... were but partially fulfilled in Israel's monarchs. ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture f/the promised king and temple-builder.htm

David's Gratitude
... the first time, He can be set forth as the king of Israel; now the ... Messiah, which
gradually shaped itself, under divine inspiration, in David, as contained ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/davids gratitude.htm

Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... fourteen were all kings.] And David [we may count David twice, first ... somewhat by
being too friendly with Ahab, the wicked king of Israel]; and Jehoshaphat ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/iii genealogy of jesus according.htm

The Millennium in Relation to Israel.
... of Israel shall abide many days without a king" (Hosea 3:4 ... it is evident that the
nation of Israel has been ... The tabernacle of David, now fallen down, is to be ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/4 the millennium in relation.htm

Altar and Temple
... died with the wretched Zedekiah and Jeconiah, but the descendants of another son ...
to do everything 'according to the order of David king of Israel.' Not only ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/altar and temple.htm

The King.
... enemies are emphatically named as "the house of Saul," and we find Abner himself
admitting that "the elders of Israel" wanted David as king (2 Samuel ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/ix the king.htm

The Reign of David.
... He not only defended Israel but subdued other nations ... for the people and not the
people for the king. ... David's high ideals and noble chivalry could not withstand ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xi the reign of.htm

The Nations of the South-East
... seems to be brought down to the time when Saul was elected king over Israel. ... were
probably taken to Jerusalem at the time of its conquest by David; at any ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter iii the nations of.htm

The Gospel of the Kingdom.
... saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall
reign and ... In His days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell ...
/.../burbidge/the kingdom of heaven what is it/chapter ii the gospel of.htm