Messianic Prophecies

Davidic covenant

passages

14

books

5

The passages built on God's covenant promise to David — that his line, his throne, and his shepherd-prince would endure — read as pointing to the Messiah in one tradition, and as the enduring Davidic dynasty in another. (This category also gathers further passages from the wider, more lightly curated catalog.)

Showing 1–14 of 14

• 2 Samuel 7:12-16

  In brief: Nathan's oracle — God promises David an eternal dynasty

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• Psalm 89:3-4, 19-37

  In brief: Davidic covenant psalm — God's oath to David of an enduring dynasty

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• Ezekiel 34:23-24

  In brief: "My servant David" — God will set one shepherd over Israel

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• Ezekiel 37:24-25

  In brief: "David my servant shall be their prince forever" — in the valley of dry bones restoration

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• 1 Chr. 17:11

  Wider catalog

  In brief: David's Seed

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• 1 Chr. 17:12-13

  Wider catalog

  In brief: To reign on David's throne forever

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• 1 Chr. 17:13

  Wider catalog

  In brief: "I will be His Father, He...my Son."

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• Psalms 132:11

  Wider catalog

  In brief: David's seed, the fruit of his body

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• Isaiah 55:3

  Wider catalog

  In brief: David's sure and everlasting mercies

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• Isaiah 55:4

  2 readings listed for this reference

  • A witness Wider catalog

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  • A leader and commander to the peoples Wider catalog

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• Isaiah 55:5

  Wider catalog

  In brief: Glorified by God before the nations

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• Eze.34:23-24

  Wider catalog

  In brief: Descendant of David

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• Eze.37:24-25

  Wider catalog

  In brief: Descendant of David

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