Hobbies and Crafts Was King David an ancestor of Jesus? Was King David an ancestor of Jesus? The Gospels say that Jesus was born in the family of David as the Virgin Mary was betrothed to Joseph of the house of David. In Matthew's genealogy, Jesus was a descendant of King David.16 may 2019 Related Posts:How old were Mary and Joseph when they had Jesus?What is known about Joseph, the father of Jesus, and what happened to him?What is the overall message of the Gospels?What does the Annunciation in Luke 1 26/38 teach Christians?