KJV ORIGINAL
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your family line and your kingdom will last forever in my presence; your royal throne will be secure forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising David that his family's rule and kingdom will continue forever.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's covenant with King David, delivered through the prophet Nathan around 1000 BC. David had wanted to build a temple for God, but instead God promised to build David a lasting dynasty. This promise became known as the Davidic Covenant and was foundational to Jewish hopes for a future Messiah who would come from David's lineage.
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