1 Chronicles 17:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

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✦ 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

This verse is part of God's covenant with King David through the prophet Nathan. David had wanted to build a permanent temple for God, but God told him that his son (Solomon) would build it instead. This promise established the Davidic covenant, which Jews and Christians later understood to point toward the Messiah's eternal kingdom.

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