Why is Christ called the Beloved in the Bible?

The title 'Beloved' ascribed to Christ encompasses the profound truth of God's saving love for His people. The name David means 'beloved,' and just as David was anointed as king by God, Christ fulfills this typology as the ultimate elect one. All spiritual blessings and acceptance before God are found in Him. The love of God for believers is fundamentally tied to His love for Christ; we are accepted in the Beloved, which signifies that our worth and status derive from our union with Him. Therefore, to dwell in the city of David, the city of the Beloved, is to experience God's love and grace.