A kingdom established forever
2 Samuel 7:12–16 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
2 Samuel 7:12–16 WEB
12When your days are fulfilled and you sleep with your fathers, I will set up your offspring after you, who will proceed out of your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13He will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14I will be his father, and he will be my son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the stripes of the children of men; 15but my loving kindness will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before you. 16Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.”’”
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Context
Through Nathan, God promises David a son who will build a house for God's name and a throne that will last forever. Later Scripture applies the promise to the Messiah (Luke 1:32-33).