Jeremiah 33:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a descendant to sit on the throne and rule over Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that David's family line will always have someone ruling over Israel - this kingship will never end.

📚 Historical Context

This prophecy was given during Jerusalem's siege by Babylon, when it looked like Israel's kingdom was about to be completely destroyed. God was reassuring His people that despite the coming exile, His covenant with King David would remain unbroken. The promise ultimately points to the eternal reign of the Messiah from David's lineage.

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2 Chronicles 6:16

Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep the promise you made to my father David when you said, 'You will always have descendants to rule as king over Israel, as long as your children are careful to follow my ways and obey my laws, just as you have done.'

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Then I will make your kingdom's throne secure and lasting, just as I promised your father David when I said, 'You will always have a descendant to rule over Israel.'

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To transfer the kingdom away from Saul's family and establish David's throne over all of Israel and Judah, from Dan in the north all the way to Beersheba in the south.

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