John 1:49 to 2 Samuel 7:14

NT Text: John 1:49

OT Source(s):

• 2 Samuel 7:14 (Davidic covenant: "I will be his father, he will be my son")
• Psalms 2:7 (messianic enthronement: "You are my Son")
• Zephaniah 3:15 ("The King of Israel, the Lord, is with you")

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment

Anchor Text: 2 Sam 7:12-16 — The Davidic Covenant

Significance: "Son of God" and "King of Israel" are roughly equivalent messianic titles. Reflects Jewish expectation of Davidic king-messiah. Current in Jesus' day (1Q28a II, 11-12; 4 Ezra 7:28-29).