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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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Etymology

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

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

From the deepest abasement, however, the Congregation of the Lord rises to the highest glory, inasmuch as the dominion returns to the old Davidic race, iv.

From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm

Further, The mere restoration of the Davidic dominion over the heathen is a very meagre thought, which is far from coming up to what Jacob had foretold in Gen. xlix.

From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm

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