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King David
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Why is King David significant in the context of the Messiah?
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David was the second King of Israel to whom God promised an eternal kingdom. The Messiah was prophesied to be a descendant of David ('the Son of David').
Explanation
The New Testament genealogies in Matthew and Luke emphasize Jesus's biological and legal descent from David.
Source or basis: 2 Samuel 7; Matthew 1
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