Topical Bible: David: King of Israel: Jesus Called Son of

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David, the second king of Israel, is one of the most significant figures in the Bible, renowned for his leadership, military prowess, and deep relationship with God. He is also a central figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David," highlighting the Messianic fulfillment of the promises made to David.

Anointed King

David was the youngest son of Jesse, a shepherd boy chosen by God to succeed Saul as king of Israel. His anointing by the prophet Samuel is a pivotal moment, as God declares, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7). This choice underscores God's preference for inner character over external attributes.

Military Leader and King

David's early fame arose from his victory over Goliath, the Philistine giant, which demonstrated his faith in God and his courage (1 Samuel 17). As king, David united the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of the nation. His military campaigns expanded Israel's territory and secured peace, fulfilling God's promise to give Israel rest from its enemies (2 Samuel 7:1).

Covenant with God

God made a covenant with David, promising that his throne would be established forever. This covenant is recorded in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, where God declares, "When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever" . This promise is foundational for the Messianic hope in Israel, as it foretells the coming of a future king from David's line.

David's Character and Psalms

David is known for his deep devotion to God, as evidenced by his authorship of many Psalms, which express a wide range of emotions from lament to praise. His psalms have been a source of comfort and inspiration for believers throughout the ages. Despite his failings, including his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11), David's repentance and heartfelt seeking of God's forgiveness (Psalm 51) illustrate his sincere relationship with the Lord.

Jesus: Son of David

The New Testament frequently refers to Jesus as the "Son of David," affirming His rightful place in David's lineage and His role as the promised Messiah. The Gospel of Matthew opens with a genealogy that traces Jesus' ancestry back to David, emphasizing this connection (Matthew 1:1). Throughout the Gospels, individuals seeking healing and mercy from Jesus address Him as "Son of David," recognizing His Messianic identity (e.g., Matthew 9:27, 15:22, 20:30).

In Revelation 22:16, Jesus Himself declares, "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star" . This statement encapsulates the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant and the eternal kingship of Christ, who reigns as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to David.

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Matthew 9:27
And when Jesus departed there, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, You son of David, have mercy on us.
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Matthew 12:23
And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
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Matthew 15:22
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried to him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, you son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
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Matthew 20:30,31
And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, you son of David.
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Matthew 21:9
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
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Matthew 22:42
Saying, What think you of Christ? whose son is he? They say to him, The son of David.
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Mark 10:47,48
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me.
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Luke 18:37,39
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by.
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... Jesus who is called the Christ.' He will be a better David, will burnish ... righteous
men' unconsciously were tending, when as yet there was no king in Israel. ...
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Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... friendly with Ahab, the wicked king of Israel]; and Jehoshaphat ... Jechoniah [If we
do not count David twice, as ... must count Jechoniah twice (as a king who became ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/iii genealogy of jesus according.htm

Jesus Makes his First Disciples.
... The expression "King of Israel" probably expressed the ... which Nathanael then entertained
that Jesus would restore the ancient Jewish kingdom of David"Acts 1 ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxi jesus makes his first.htm

C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... to prove that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, who, as the King of Israel, fulfills
all ... importance that Jesus should be shown to be the Son of David and of ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/c the genealogy of jesus.htm

The Story of Jesus, the Babe of Bethlehem
... to go again to Bethlehem, the city of David, and there ... ruled by another son of king
Herod, a king named Herod ... mind how God had led the people of Israel out of ...
/.../marshall/the wonder book of bible stories/the story of jesus the.htm

Demonstration xvii. --Of Christ the Son of God.
... and Son, just as Israel (was called); and Jesus (Joshua), just as Joshua the son
of Nun was so called; and Priest like Aaron, and King, like David; and great ...
/.../aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration xvii of christ the son.htm

The King in Exile
... a scornful reductio ad absurdum of His claims to be King of Israel This explanation ...
The meaning of the prophecy is that the offspring of David, who should ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the king in exile.htm

Great Preparations for a Great Work
... only was it inappropriate that a warlike king should build ... a divine decorum forbade
it to be so in Israel. ... compare with verse 3, where He is called David's God ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/great preparations for a great.htm

The Millennium in Relation to Christ.
... came to Nathan, bidding him go to the king and, among ... of the generation of Jesus
Christ, the Son of David, (thus linking Him with Israel's throne) the ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/2 the millennium in relation.htm

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. ...
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