1 Chronicles 17:14

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

1 Chronicles 17:14 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
14 But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.
English Standard Version (ESV)
14 but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever.'"
New Living Translation (NLT)
14 I will confirm him as king over my house and my kingdom for all time, and his throne will be secure forever.’”
The Message Bible (MSG)
14 I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will always be there, rock solid."
American Standard Version (ASV)
14 but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
14 I will place him in my royal house forever, and his throne will be established forever.'"
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
14 I will appoint him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.' "
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
14 I will place him over my house and my kingdom forever. His throne will last forever." ' "

1 Chronicles 17:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:14

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).

1 Chronicles 17:14 In-Context

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.’ ”
15 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.
16 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: “Who am I, LORD God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 1 Kings 2:12; 1 Chronicles 28:5; 1 Chronicles 29:23; 2 Chronicles 9:8
  • 2. Psalms 132:11; Jeremiah 33:17
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