KJV ORIGINAL
But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But my faithful love will never leave him, like I removed it from Saul, whom I rejected before you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that His faithful love will never be taken away from David's family line, unlike what happened with Saul.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, God speaks through the prophet Nathan to King David, promising an everlasting kingdom through his descendants as a sign of His covenant. This promise contrasts with Saul, the first king of Israel, who was rejected by God due to his repeated disobedience and failure to follow divine commands. It highlights God's faithfulness to David and his line, emphasizing mercy as a key element of this enduring covenant.
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