2 Samuel 7:16
New International Version
Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.’”

New Living Translation
Your house and your kingdom will continue before me for all time, and your throne will be secure forever.’”

English Standard Version
And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’”

Berean Standard Bible
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”

King James Bible
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

New King James Version
And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.” ’ ”

New American Standard Bible
Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.”’”

NASB 1995
“Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever."’”

NASB 1977
“And your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.”’”

Legacy Standard Bible
And your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.”’”

Amplified Bible
Your house (royal dynasty) and your kingdom will endure forever before Me; your throne will be established forever.”’”

Christian Standard Bible
Your house and kingdom will endure before me forever, and your throne will be established forever.’ ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your house and kingdom will endure before Me forever, and your throne will be established forever.’”

American Standard Version
And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

Contemporary English Version
I will make sure that one of your descendants will always be king.

English Revised Version
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your royal house will remain in my presence forever. Your throne will be established forever.' "

Good News Translation
You will always have descendants, and I will make your kingdom last forever. Your dynasty will never end.'"

International Standard Version
Your dynasty and your kingdom will remain forever in my presence—your throne will be secure forever."'"

Majority Standard Bible
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”

NET Bible
Your house and your kingdom will stand before me permanently; your dynasty will be permanent.'"

New Heart English Bible
And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me, and your throne shall be established forever."'"

Webster's Bible Translation
And thy house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

World English Bible
Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.”’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and your house and your kingdom [are] steadfast before you for all time, your throne is established for all time.”

Young's Literal Translation
and stedfast is thy house and thy kingdom unto the age before thee, thy throne is established unto the age.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And thy house was firm and thy kingdom even to forever before thee; thy throne shall be prepared even to forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thy house shall be faithful, and thy kingdom for ever before thy face, and thy throne shall be firm for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And your house shall be faithful, and your kingdom shall be before your face, for eternity, and your throne shall be secure continuously.’ ”

New American Bible
Your house and your kingdom are firm forever before me; your throne shall be firmly established forever.

New Revised Standard Version
Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me; your throne shall be established forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And your house and your kingdom shall be established for ever before me; your throne shall be established for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And your household shall be faithful and your kingdom until eternity before me. And your throne shall be established before me until eternity”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee; thy throne shall be established for ever.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his house shall be made sure, and his kingdom for ever before me, and his throne shall be set up for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Covenant with David
15But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I moved out of your way. 16Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” 17So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire vision.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 17:14
But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

Psalm 89:35-37
Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah

1 Kings 9:5
then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Jeremiah 33:17
For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

1 Chronicles 22:10
He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

1 Chronicles 28:7
I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’

Ezekiel 37:25
They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 1:69
He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.


Treasury of Scripture

And your house and your kingdom shall be established for ever before you: your throne shall be established for ever.

2 Samuel 7:13
He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

2 Kings 19:34
For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

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2 Samuel 7
1. Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house
4. After by the word of God forbids him
12. God promises him benefits and blessings in his seed
18. David's prayer and thanksgiving














Your house
The term "house" in this context refers to the dynasty or lineage of David. In Hebrew, the word is "בַּיִת" (bayit), which can mean a physical dwelling or a family line. This promise signifies God's covenant with David, ensuring that his descendants will continue to rule. Historically, this is significant as it establishes the Davidic line, which is central to Jewish and Christian eschatology, pointing to the coming of the Messiah from David's lineage.

and kingdom
The "kingdom" here refers to the realm over which David's descendants will rule. In Hebrew, "מַמְלָכָה" (mamlakah) denotes a sovereign domain. This promise is not just about political power but also about spiritual leadership. Theologically, it foreshadows the eternal kingdom of God, which Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the King of Kings.

will endure forever
The phrase "will endure forever" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's promise. The Hebrew word "עוֹלָם" (olam) is used, which can mean a long duration or eternity. This assurance of perpetuity is crucial for understanding the messianic hope that is rooted in the Davidic covenant. It speaks to God's unchanging faithfulness and the eternal nature of His promises.

before Me
The phrase "before Me" indicates God's direct involvement and oversight. In Hebrew, "לְפָנַי" (lefanai) suggests being in the presence of God. This implies that the endurance of David's house and kingdom is not just a human endeavor but is sustained by divine authority and presence. It reassures believers of God's active role in the fulfillment of His promises.

and your throne
The "throne" symbolizes royal authority and governance. In Hebrew, "כִּסֵּא" (kisse) refers to a seat of honor and power. This promise to David is not just about a physical throne but represents the ultimate authority that will be established through his lineage. For Christians, this is seen as a prophecy of Christ's eternal reign.

will be established
The word "established" conveys a sense of being firmly set or made secure. In Hebrew, "כּוּן" (kun) means to be firm or stable. This assurance of stability is a testament to God's sovereign will and His ability to bring His plans to fruition. It provides believers with confidence in the certainty of God's promises.

forever
The repetition of "forever" underscores the eternal aspect of God's covenant with David. The Hebrew "עוֹלָם" (olam) is again used, reinforcing the idea of an unending duration. This eternal promise is central to the hope of both Jews and Christians, as it points to the everlasting kingdom of God, ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

(16) Established.--Two different Hebrew words are so translated in this verse. The first is the same word as that used in 2Samuel 7:12-13, while the second is translated sure in 1Samuel 2:35; Isaiah 55:3, and would be better rendered here also made sure.

Before thee.--The LXX. has unnecessarily changed this to before me. The thought is, that David is now made the head of the line in which shall be fulfilled the primeval promise "The seed of the woman shall bruise the serpent's head." This was originally given simply to the human race (Genesis 3:15); then restricted to the nation descended from Abraham (Genesis 22:18, &c); then limited to the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10, comp. Ezekiel 21:27), and now its fulfilment is promised in the family of David. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Your house
בֵּיתְךָ֧ (bê·ṯə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

and kingdom
וּמַֽמְלַכְתְּךָ֛ (ū·mam·laḵ·tə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign

will endure
וְנֶאְמַ֨ן (wə·ne’·man)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 539: To confirm, support

forever
עוֹלָ֖ם (‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

before
לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

Me,
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

and your throne
כִּֽסְאֲךָ֔ (kis·’ă·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne

will be
יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

established
נָכ֖וֹן (nā·ḵō·wn)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

forever.”
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while


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