The Beloved Kings
Learn to see the Hebrew connection
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A Beloved King
The name David comes from the root “dod” (דוד) and has the meaning of being beloved or of being a friend – which is hardly a surprise considering the favor and love he received from God. The root “dod” (דוד) also appears in the famous verse: “My beloved is mine, and I am his” (Song of Solomon 2:16). When we look closer, we can see a unique connection that goes beyond just words.
Like Father, Like Son
Solomon, who succeeded his father as king, received a second name at birth that is loaded with meaning: Yedidyah (יְדִידְיָהּ). This name comes from the root “yadad” (ידד) and has the meaning “Beloved of Yah”, Beloved of God. Due to the relationship between this root and the root “dod” (דוד), we find that David and Solomon share more than bloodlines – they share a common place in the heart of God’s favor.
Discover the true Hebrew connection
Discovering connections between related Hebrew roots is just one way of getting to know the language. Learning Biblical Hebrew live online with the expert teachers at the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies, is an amazing way to become a closer “yadid” (friend) of the language. Now is the time to make a move and start a lifelong friendship with Hebrew, which will allow you to see for yourself the true relationships between words in the Bible.
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