Davidic

[ duh-vid-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Biblical David or his descendants.

Other Words From

• post-Da·vidic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davidic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; David + -ic

Example Sentences

Bernstein's Davidic forewarning would fall on deaf ears.

From Los Angeles Times

The center of the score is the Davidic Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd," with an entrancing melody for a soprano solo that glimpses heaven.

From Los Angeles Times

On the contrary, the prevailing thought was that a militaristic Davidic figure would emerge to throw off Roman rule and inaugurate what was known as “the kingdom of God,” an era of justice marked by the defeat of evil, a general resurrection of the dead and the restoration of Israel.

From New York Times

He seared that picture into our own imaginations with his cigars, fatigues and beard, the hours-long speeches slinging Davidic defiance at his imperialista Goliath, the U.S.

From Time

Noting that the Davidic covenant is hyperspecific to the Messiah, it is reasonable to see Jesus as a catalyst for an even wider group of people.

From Washington Times