In Ezekiel 37:24, why does it say David will be king? Answered by Bible Q · 2 October 2011 · 1 Comment The future king of Israel is here named “David” reflecting God’s promise that an heir of David will rule over Israel (cf. Jer 33:17; Luke 1:32). The prophecy is not about David himself, but about his heir, the future king of Israel — that is Jesus. Tagged with → David • Jesus • king • Messiah