Davidic line
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The Davidic line or House of David is the lineage of the Israelite king David. In Judaism it is based on texts from the Hebrew Bible and through the succeeding centuries based on later traditions.
The Tel Dan Stele, with mention of the "House of David" highlighted in white.
Tribe of Judah
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According to the Hebrew Bible, the tribe of Judah was one of the twelve Tribes of Israel, named after Judah, the son of Jacob. Judah was the first tribe to take its place in the Land of Israel, occupying the southern part of the territory. Jesse and his sons, including King David, belonged to this tribe.
The Valley of Elah, near Adullam, in the territorial boundary of Judah
The lion is the symbol of the tribe of Judah. It is often represented in Jewish art, such as this sculpture outside a synagogue