And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
And he has established this same promise to Jacob as a law, and to Israel as an eternal covenant,
God is confirming that his promise to Abraham becomes a permanent, unchanging agreement with Jacob and all of Israel forever.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of a psalm of thanksgiving attributed to King David, sung during the celebration of bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem around 1000 BC. It recalls God's promises to the patriarchs, particularly the covenant first made with Abraham and reaffirmed to Jacob (also known as Israel), emphasizing that this agreement was established as a permanent law for His people. This highlights the historical continuity of God's faithfulness to Israel amid their national establishment under David's rule.
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