# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [2 Chronicles 10:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/10/17)
* [2 Samuel 03:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2sa/03/06)
* [Luke 01:69-71](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/69)
* [Psalms 122:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/122/004)
* [Zechariah 12:7-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/zec/12/07)