Term

Davidic Covenant

A covenant made between God and King David.

Filed underCovenant TheologyOld Testament Studies

Definition

A covenant established by God with King David during his reign (c. 1010–970 B.C.), as recorded in 2 Samuel 7:1-17.

Scripture

  • 2 Samuel 7:1-17source

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Narrower than
Fulfilled by

Sources

  1. 1.Everett Ferguson Church History: Volume One: From Christ to Pre-Reformation. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013). Ch. 1

Last revised August 15, 2026