1. Name and Meaning
• Name: David (Hebrew: דָּוִד, Dāwîḏ)
• Meaning: “Beloved” or “darling,” from the Hebrew root dôḏ, meaning “to love” or “beloved one”

2. Genealogical Placement and Lineage Role
• Position: Thirty-third generation from Adam; twenty-third generation after the flood in the Messianic line
• Father: Jesse – from the tribe of Judah, based in Bethlehem
• Son: Solomon (and others); Solomon continues the royal line to Christ
• Lineage Role: Chosen king of Israel; recipient of the Davidic covenant, from whom the Messiah is promised to come

3. Life Summary and Historical Setting
• Youngest of eight sons; anointed by Samuel while still a shepherd boy (1 Samuel 16)
• Rose to fame by defeating Goliath and serving in Saul’s court
• Became king after Saul’s death and united all Israel under a central monarchy
• Made Jerusalem the political and religious capital and desired to build the temple
• Sinned gravely (e.g., with Bathsheba) but repented deeply; known for both his failures and his unmatched devotion
• Lifespan: approx. 70 years; reigned 40 years (2 Samuel 5:4)

4. Theological and Christological Significance
• Recipient of the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7) — God’s eternal promise of a royal descendant to reign forever
• Author of many Psalms; a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22)
• Forefather and type of Christ—Jesus is frequently called the “Son of David” (Matthew 1:1; Luke 1:32)
• David’s kingdom, throne, and line form the theological basis for the Messianic hope

5. Legacy and Interpretive Reflections
• Central figure in both Jewish and Christian theology; prototype of ideal kingship
• Messianic prophecies are tied to his name and house (Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 23:5–6)
• Despite moral failures, he embodies repentance, worship, and covenant loyalty
• Revered in Scripture more than any other Old Testament king; featured prominently in genealogies of Christ

6. Summary Insight
• David, the beloved king and covenant bearer, stands at the heart of redemptive history—his throne and seed find perfect fulfilment in Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of David.

7. Biblical References
• 1 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 2
• 1 Chronicles 2:13–15; 11–29
• Psalm titles (various)
• Matthew 1:1, 6
• Luke 1:32–33; 3:31
• Acts 2:29–36; 13:22–23
• Isaiah 9:6–7; Jeremiah 23:5–6