1 Chronicles 17:13

Listen to 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).

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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. ā€™ā€
15 In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 17:13 Cited Heb. 1:5
  • 2. 17:13 [1 Sam. 15:23, 28]
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