He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.
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He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.
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He shall build Me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.
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Passages linked to 1 Chronicles 17:12 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
- Daniel 2:44 “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, nor will its sovereignty be left to another people; but it will break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it will stand forever.
- 1 Kings 5:5 Behold, I intend to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God, as Yahweh spoke to David my father, saying, ‘Your son, whom I will set on your throne in your place shall build the house for my name.’
- Acts 7:47-48 But Solomon built him a house. However, the Most High doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says,
- Revelation 11:15 The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. He will reign forever and ever!”
- 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of peace. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days. He shall build a house for my name; and he will be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’
- 1 Chronicles 28:6-10 He said to me, ‘Solomon, your son, shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish his kingdom forever if he continues to do my commandments and my ordinances, as it is today.’ Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, Yahweh’s assembly, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Yahweh your God; that you may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you forever. You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. Take heed now; for Yahweh has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it.”
- Psalms 89:36-37 His offspring will endure forever, his throne like the sun before me. It will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky.”
- 2 Chronicles 3:1-4 Then Solomon began to build Yahweh’s house at Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where Yahweh appeared to David his father, which he prepared in the place that David had appointed, on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. He began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign. Now these are the foundations which Solomon laid for the building of God’s house. The length by cubits after the first measure was sixty cubits, and the width twenty cubits. The porch that was in front, its length, according to the width of the house, was twenty cubits, and the height one hundred twenty; and he overlaid it within with pure gold.
- Ezra 5:11 Thus they returned us answer, saying, “We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are building the house that was built these many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished.
- Psalms 89:4 ‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne to all generations.’ ”
- Psalms 89:29 I will also make his offspring endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
- Zechariah 6:12-13 and speak to him, saying, ‘Yahweh of Armies says, “Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: and he shall grow up out of his place; and he shall build Yahweh’s temple; even he shall build Yahweh’s temple; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule on his throne; and he shall be a priest on his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
- John 2:19-21 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews therefore said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple! Will you raise it up in three days?” But he spoke of the temple of his body.
- 1 Corinthians 15:25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
- Colossians 2:9 For in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily,
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain That is, unto the coming of Christ: for then…
That is, unto the coming of Christ: for then these figures should cease.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 12. I will establish his throne for ever.]…
Verse 12. I will establish his throne for ever.] David was a type of Christ; and concerning him the prophecy is literally true. See Isa 9:7, where there is evidently the same reference.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain Ever often means only a long duration. The dominion…
Ever often means only a long duration. The dominion of Christ shall have no end. (Calmet) --- The Church founded by this true David, (Haydock) falls heir to these promises. (Du Hamel)
George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), Haydock's Catholic Family Bible and Commentary, 1859 edition — public domain. Excludes Psalms (Douay-Rheims chapter numbering differs from Protestant) and Deuterocanonical books (Catholic canon only).
The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 12. me a house] Sam. an house for my…
12. me a house] Sam. an house for my name.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (12) He.—The emphatic word.
(12) He.—The emphatic word.
Build me.—Samuel, “for my name.” (See 1Ki_8:29; 1Ki_9:3.)
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His throne.—Samuel, “throne of his kingdom”—a characteristic abridgment.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain Vers. 12-14. The reference of these promises was also…
Vers. 12-14. The reference of these promises was also to Solomon, and to him they were faithfully fulfilled. They were early perceived to be prophecies also, and of the highest significance and application (Psa_89:26-37; Isa_9:7 Isa_55:3, Isa_55:4; Jer_23:5, 6 33:17-21; Zec_6:12, Zec_6:13; Heb_1:5 Heb_3:6) The alternative of the "son who commits iniquity" (2Sa_7:14) is omitted from the middle of our thirteenth verse. The latter half of ver. 13 manifestly purports to say, "I will not take my mercy away from Solomon, as I did take it away from Saul." The close of our fourteenth verse is in the parallel place (2Sa_7:16) distinctly referred to David, with the use of the second person possessive pronoun.
A mutual covenant.
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This prophetic declaration must be read in the light of subsequent events; for it was fulfilled in the annals of Solomon"s peaceful and prosperous reign. The king did build God a house, a service and honour not permitted to his father. God did establish Solomon"s throne, giving him victory, peace, wealth, wisdom, and fame. The connection between the two parts of this verse is very instructive, exhibiting as it does the relation between God and his people. He, in mercy, condescends to accept their services, and at the same time confers upon them the tokens of his favour, blessing and prosperity.
I WHAT WE MAY DO FOR GOD. In using such language, we must bear in mind our entire dependence. It is only by employing the powers our Creator has given, the opportunities he has afforded us, that we can be enabled to accomplish any work for his glory. He gives the motive to all service in the love of Christ, the power for all service in the grace of the Holy Spirit. Still, just as Solomon was permitted to build God a house, so every Christian has some edifice of holy, devoted, acceptable service to rear to his Saviour"s praise. It is matter for wondering gratitude that we, poor, ignorant, feeble, helpless creatures, should be allowed to do anything for the honour of the Most High God; that he should deign to accept anything at our unworthy hands. Yet we are not only at liberty, we are actually invited, first, to provide in our heart a habitation for the Eternal, and further to construct some building of fair deeds of holiness and benevolence which shall glorify his sacred name.
II WHAT GOD WILL DO FOR US. Regarding Solomon, this was the Lord"s promise: "I will establish his throne for ever." Our calling, our circumstances, differ from those of Israel"s king. Yet there is a certain appropriateness in this language, as applied to all the people of God. The blessings of spiritual strength, stability, and peace, are assured by a gracious and covenant God to all his people. He is their "Sun and Shield." His compassion toward them shall not fail. They shall rejoice in his favour and his faithfulness. "They shall not be ashamed or confounded, world without end.
CONCLUSION.
1. Let us diligently seek God"s favour. It is in Christ that he has shownhimself gracious. His favour is life, and it may be secured by every lowly, faithful applicant.
2. Let us show our sense of God"s favour to us, by offering our devotedservice to him. The wonder is even greater that God should suffer us to do aught for him, than that he should do so much for us. Let us respond to his summons, and "arise and build. T.
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 17:12 The construction of the Temple was a central…
17:12 The construction of the Temple was a central aspect of God’s kingdom on earth. Solomon later built the Temple (2 Chr 2–7) and fulfilled this promise.
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