KJV ORIGINAL
He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that David's son will build God's temple and that his royal family line will last forever.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, around 1000 BC, God spoke through the prophet Nathan to respond to David's desire to build a permanent temple for the Ark of the Covenant. God informed David that he would not build it himself due to his history of warfare, but his son Solomon would construct the house instead. This promise also established an eternal covenant for David's throne, foreshadowing the Messiah who would fulfill it ultimately.
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