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Davidic

American  
[duh-vid-ik] / dəˈvɪd ɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Biblical David or his descendants.


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Origin of Davidic

First recorded in 1820–30; David + -ic

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To the south, “Judea” carries an equally indelible pedigree as the birthplace of the Davidic line and home of the returning exiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The center of the score is the Davidic Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd," with an entrancing melody for a soprano solo that glimpses heaven.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2018

Bernstein's Davidic forewarning would fall on deaf ears.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2018

Noting that the Davidic covenant is hyperspecific to the Messiah, it is reasonable to see Jesus as a catalyst for an even wider group of people.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2015

The Gospel according to Peter, which, according to Origen, contained a statement which separated Jesus from his brethren in the flesh, in all probability must have traced the Davidic descent through Mary.

From The Gospel According To Peter by Cassels, Walter R.

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