1 Chronicles 17:13

13 I will be his father. And he will be my son. I took my love away from the man who ruled before you. But I will never take my love away from your son.

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 Some day your life will come to an end. You will join the members of your family who have already died. Then I will give you one of your own sons to become the next king after you. I will make his kingdom secure.

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

13 I will be his father. And he will be my son. I took my love away from the man who ruled before you. But I will never take my love away from your son.

14 I will place him over my house and my kingdom forever. His throne will last forever." ' "

15 Nathan reported to David all of the words that the LORD had spoken to him.