1 Chronicles 17:13

13 1I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. I will not take my steadfast love from him, 2as I took it from him who was before you,

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 are fulfilled to walk with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.
12 He shall build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.
13 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. I will not take my steadfast love from him, as I took it from him who was before you,
14 but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever.'"
15 In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Cited Hebrews 1:5
  • 2. [1 Samuel 15:23, 28]
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