Tracing Haile Selassie’s lineage to King David: History and tradition

 

An image of the ancient Axum landscape at sunrise, illuminating the obelisks and distant highlands of Ethiopia’s royal lineage and biblical heritage.

 

For centuries, Ethiopia has stood as one of the world’s most enduring civilizations, carrying a royal tradition that stretches deep into biblical antiquity. At the center of this legacy is Emperor Haile Selassie I, a global icon of African dignity, resistance, and spiritual identity.