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
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon had turned away from God by marrying foreign wives and worshiping their gods, which led to God's decision to divide the kingdom as a form of judgment. God sends the prophet Ahijah to Jeroboam, promising him rule over ten tribes of Israel if he faithfully follows God's commands, just as David had done. This promise occurs during a time of political instability, foreshadowing the split of the nation after Solomon's death.
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