1 Chronicles 17:13

13 I will be a father for him, and he will be a son for me; I will not take my grace away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor.

1 Chronicles 17:13 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:13

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).

1 Chronicles 17:13 In-Context

11 When your days come to an end and you go to be with your ancestors, I will establish one of your descendants to succeed you, one of your own sons; and I will set up his rulership.
12 He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.
13 I will be a father for him, and he will be a son for me; I will not take my grace away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor.
14 Rather, I will maintain him in my house and in my kingdom forever; and his throne will be set up forever.'"
15 Natan told David all of these words and described this entire vision.
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