And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.
And when your life comes to an end and you join your ancestors who have died, I will raise up one of your descendants - one of your own sons - to come after you, and I will make his kingdom strong and secure.
God is promising David that after he dies, one of his sons will become king and God will establish that son's kingdom firmly.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Chronicles 17, King David is receiving a divine promise from God through the prophet Nathan during the united kingdom period of Israel, around 1000 BC. This promise comes after David expresses his desire to build a temple for God, but the Lord reveals that it will be his descendant who fulfills that task. The verse is part of the Davidic Covenant, emphasizing God's commitment to establish an enduring dynasty through David's line, which later points to the Messiah.
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