# house of David

## Facts:

The expression “house of David” refers to the family or descendants of King David. 

* This could also be translated as “descendants of David” or “family of David” or “King David’s clan.”
* Because Jesus was descended from David, he was part of the “house of David.”
* Sometimes “house of David” or “household of David” refers to the people in David’s family who were still living.
* Other times this term is more general and refers to all his descendants, including those who had already died.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [David](../names/david.md), [descendant](../other/descendant.md), [house](../other/house.md), [Jesus](../kt/jesus.md), [king](../other/king.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Chronicles 10:19](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/10/19)
* [2 Samuel 03:06](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/03/06)
* [Luke 01:69-71](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/69)
* [Psalms 122:05](rc://en/tn/help/psa/122/05)
* [Zechariah 12:07](rc://en/tn/help/zec/12/07)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1004, H1732, G1138, G3624
