1 Chronicles 17:12

12 He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.

1 Chronicles 17:12 in Other Translations

12 He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

12 He shall build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.

12 He is the one who will build a house—a temple—for me. And I will secure his throne forever.

12 He will build a house to honor me, and I will guarantee his kingdom's rule forever.

12 He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.

12 He will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.

12 He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.

12 " ' "He is the one who will build me a house. I will set up his throne. It will last forever.

1 Chronicles 17:12 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:12

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).

1 Chronicles 17:12 In-Context

10 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also subdue all your enemies. “ ‘I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you:

11 When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.

12 He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.

13 I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my love away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor.

14 I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will be established forever.’ ”

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Kings 5:5
• 2. 1 Chronicles 22:10; 2 Chronicles 7:18; 2 Chronicles 13:5