Published: 2023-05-24

Davidic Messiah in the Old Testament’s tradition

Marcel Szymończyk
Scriptura Sacra
Section: Articles
DOI https://doi.org/10.25167/ScrS/5041

Abstract

David defeated Israel’s various enemies and captured Jerusalem. He solemny brought the Ark of the Covenant there and built a wonderful palace. Then he got an idea to show his gratitude to God by building a temple. He notified this intention to the prophet Nathan who thought the king’s plans were absolutely right. The following night, however, Nathan was told by God to advise David against building the temple because this would be the task of his son Salomon. It was explained on another occasion that the reason for not realizing David’s intention were the numerous wars during his reign and the fact that too much blood was shed in them.
However, God gave David a great promise in return for his wish to build the temple. God promised David, namely, that He would build a house for him (meaning dynasty), an indestructible and everlasting one. It was a prophecy that the Messiah would be born of the royal house of David. God’s prophecy came true in Jesus who is not only a descendant of King David but also the true Son of God.

Keywords:

Davidic Messiah, Jesus, God’s promise, Jerusalem, Old Testament

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Szymończyk, M. (2023). Davidic Messiah in the Old Testament’s tradition. Scriptura Sacra, (26). https://doi.org/10.25167/ScrS/5041

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