Christ for the Jews - Chapter 4: Jesus, the Son of David
The lineage of Jesus as the Son of David is a cornerstone of both the Jewish expectation of the Messiah and the Christian understanding of Jesus’ identity. Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, the promise that a descendant of David would reign as king forever shapes the Messianic hopes of the Jewish people. In this chapter, we will explore the significance of Jesus as the Son of David, how His lineage fulfills the Davidic covenant, and what this means for both Jews and Christians today. The Davidic Covenant: A Promise of Eternal Reign The Davidic covenant is one of the key covenants in the Hebrew Scriptures, wherein God promises David that his throne will endure forever. This covenant is foundational for understanding the Jewish hope for a future Messiah. In 2 Samuel 7:12-16, God speaks to David through the prophet Nathan, declaring: “When your days are fulfilled, and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up one of your seed after you, who will come forth from your own body,