For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
If you truly do this, then kings who sit on David's throne will enter through the gates of this palace, riding in chariots and on horses, along with their servants and their people.
God is promising that if the king obeys His commands, the royal dynasty will continue to flourish and prosper.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was delivering God's message to the kings of Judah, who were descendants of King David, during a time of moral and political decline. He warned them that if they practiced justice, righteousness, and proper governance, their dynasty would continue to thrive, with kings entering the gates of Jerusalem in glory. This prophecy was set against the backdrop of impending invasion by foreign powers like Babylon, emphasizing the conditional nature of God's covenant with David.
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