Davidic

American  

[duh-vid-ik] / dəˈvɪd ɪk /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• post-Davidic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Davidic

First recorded in 1820–30; David + -ic

Example Sentences

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

Bernstein's Davidic forewarning would fall on deaf ears.

From Los Angeles Times

On the contrary, the prevailing thought was that a militaristic Davidic figure would emerge to throw off Roman rule and inaugurate what was known as “the kingdom of God,” an era of justice marked by the defeat of evil, a general resurrection of the dead and the restoration of Israel.

From New York Times

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

He called for holy war and the building of a third temple, and espoused a Davidic kingdom rather than a democratic state.

From Economist