Is haile selassie a direct descendant of king david?

Haile Selassie, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, is often claimed to be a direct descendant of King David through a lineage established by the Solomonic dynasty. According to Ethiopian tradition, this lineage traces back to the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon. However, the historical accuracy of these claims is debated among scholars, as the genealogical connections are based more on legend and tradition than on verifiable historical evidence.