And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.
And if you will listen to everything I command you, and follow my ways, and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my laws and commandments just like my servant David did, then I will be with you and establish a lasting dynasty for you, just as I did for David, and I will give Israel to you.
God is promising to establish a lasting kingdom for someone if they obey Him completely, just like David did.
📚 Historical Context
God is speaking to Jeroboam through the prophet Ahijah, promising him ten tribes of Israel after Solomon's kingdom would be divided due to Solomon's disobedience and idol worship. This promise came as God was preparing to tear the kingdom away from Solomon's descendants because of Solomon's unfaithfulness, though David's line would retain one tribe (Judah) for the sake of God's covenant with David.
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