Typology · typological · Confidence: high · curated

David → Christ as King

Cited scripture

1Sam 16:13 — Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
2Sam 5:3 — So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.
2Sam 7:12 — And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
2Sam 7:13 — He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
2Sam 7:16 — And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
Ps 2:6 — Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Ps 2:7 — I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Ps 89:3 — I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
Ps 89:4 — Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

16 passages from 10 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.