# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [2 Chronicles 10:17-19](en/tn/2ch/help/10/17)
* [2 Samuel 03:6-7](en/tn/2sa/help/03/06)
* [Luke 01:69-71](en/tn/luk/help/01/69)
* [Psalms 122:4-5](en/tn/psa/help/122/04)
* [Zechariah 12:7-9](en/tn/zec/help/12/07)