1 Chronicles 17:13

13 I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me. I will not take away My faithful love from him as I took it from the one who was before you.[a]

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 time comes to be with your fathers, I will raise up after you your descendant, who is one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.
12 He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.
13 I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me. I will not take away My faithful love from him as I took it from the one who was before you.
14 I will appoint him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.' "
15 Nathan recounted all these words and this entire vision to David.

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