He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will not take my loving kindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before you;
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“Now therefore, you shall tell my servant David, ‘Yahweh of Armies says, “I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone, and have cut off all your enemies from before you. I will make you a name like the name of the great ones who are in the earth. I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more. The children of wickedness will not waste them any more, as at the first, and from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover I tell you that Yahweh will build you a house. It will happen, when your days are fulfilled that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up your offspring after you, who will be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will not take my loving kindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before you; but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom forever. His throne will be established forever.” ’ ” According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
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He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.
I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will not take my loving kindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before you;
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He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.
I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee:
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He shall build Me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.
I will be to him for a father, and he shall be to Me for a son; and I will not take My mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee;
Cross-references (31)
- Isaiah 9:7 (v12) 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…
- Daniel 2:44 (v12) “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…
- Hebrews 1:5 (v13) For to which of the angels did he say at any time, “You are my Son. Today I have become your father?” and again, “I will be to him a…
- 1 Kings 5:5 (v12) 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…
- Psalms 2:7 (v13) I will tell of the decree: Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.
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- Acts 7:47-48 (v12) 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 (v12) The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and…
- 1 Samuel 15:28 (v13) Samuel said to him, “Yahweh has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today, and has given it to a neighbor of yours who is better than you.
- 1 Chronicles 10:14 (v13) and didn’t inquire of Yahweh. Therefore he killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
- 1 Chronicles 17:12 (v13) He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.
- 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 (v12) 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…
- 1 Chronicles 28:6-10 (v12) 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…
- Psalms 2:12 (v13) Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who…
- Psalms 89:36-37 (v12) His offspring will endure forever, his throne like the sun before me. It will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in…
- Isaiah 55:3 (v13) Turn your ear, and come to me. Hear, and your soul will live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
- 2 Corinthians 6:18 (v13) I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,’ says the Lord Almighty.”
- 2 Samuel 7:14-16 (v13) I will be his father, and he will be my son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the…
- 1 Kings 11:12-13 (v13) Nevertheless, I will not do it in your days, for David your father’s sake; but I will tear it out of your son’s hand. However I will not…
- 1 Kings 11:36 (v13) I will give one tribe to his son, that David my servant may have a lamp always before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen for…
- 2 Chronicles 3:1-4 (v12) Then Solomon began to build Yahweh’s house at Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where Yahweh appeared to David his father, which he prepared in…
- Ezra 5:11 (v12) 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…
- Psalms 89:4 (v12) ‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build up your throne to all generations.’ ”
- Psalms 89:26-37 (v13) He will call to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation!’ I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the…
- Psalms 89:29 (v12) I will also make his offspring endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
- Zechariah 6:12-13 (v12) 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…
- Luke 1:32 (v13) He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,
- Luke 9:35 (v13) A voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!”
- John 2:19-21 (v12) 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…
- John 3:35 (v13) The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand.
- 1 Corinthians 15:25 (v12) For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
- Colossians 2:9 (v12) For in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily,
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv12–13 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 On vv12–13 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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible (1810–1826) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.
Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On v13 My son - The minatory clause which occurs after…
My son - The minatory clause which occurs after this in Samuel is here omitted, because the writer is not about to record the sins of Solomon, or the sufferings 1 Kings 11:9-40 which he thereby brought upon himself.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv12–13 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).
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On v13 I will not take my mercy away from him,…
I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee--My procedure in dealing with him will be different from My disposal of Saul. Should his misconduct call for personal chastisement, I shall spare his family. If I see it necessary to withdraw My favor and help for a time, it will be a corrective discipline only to reform and restore, not to destroy. (On this passage some have founded an argument for Solomon's repentance and return to God).
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv12–13 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 On vv12–13 (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 On vv12–13 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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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On v13 Connecting Statement:
Connecting Statement:
Yahweh continues describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
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I will be a father to him, and he will be my son
The prophecy in 1Ch 17:11-14 refers to Solomon, David's son. But, aspects of the prophecy will be fulfilled by Jesus. So, here it is best to translate the words "father" and "son" with your normal words for a biological father and son.
I will not take my covenant faithfulness away from him, as I took it from Saul
The abstract noun "faithfulness" can be translated as "faithfully." AT: "I will never stop faithfully loving him, as I stopped loving Saul" (See: Abstract Nouns)
I will set him over my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever
These two phrases have similar meanings and emphasize that David's dynasty will last forever. (See: Parallelism)
his throne will be established forever
This can be stated in active form. AT: "I will establish his throne forever" (See: Active or Passive)
his throne
A king's right to rule is referred to by the place a king sits. AT: "his right to rule" (See: Metonymy)
reported to him
"told him"
all these words
Here "words" represents what Yahweh said. (See: Metonymy)
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ancestor
son
covenant faithfulness
Saul (OT)
rule
house
Nathan
David
vision
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv12–13 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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