1 Chronicles 17:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Rather, I will maintain him in my house and in my kingdom forever; and his throne will be set up forever.'"

Berean Standard Bible:

But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”

American Standard Version:

but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But I will settle^{H5975} him in mine house^{H1004} and in my kingdom^{H4438} for ever^{H5769}: and his throne^{H3678} shall be established^{H3559} for^{H5704} evermore^{H5769}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 17:14

1 Chronicles 17:14 is part of a larger narrative where the prophet Nathan relays God's covenant to King David. This verse specifically captures God's promise to David, assuring him that his dynasty will be established and maintained eternally. The historical context of this verse is set during David's reign over Israel when he expresses his desire to build a temple for the Ark of the Covenant. Instead of David building a house for God, God, through the prophet Nathan, turns the tables and promises to build a "house" for David—a dynasty that will last forever.

The themes present in this verse include the Davidic covenant, which is central to the theology of the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. This covenant is a key messianic promise in the Hebrew Bible, foreshadowing the coming of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, who is described as a descendant of David and the one who will establish an everlasting kingdom. The verse emphasizes God's sovereignty and faithfulness in maintaining His promises to His people through the lineage of David. It also highlights the concept of divine election and the special relationship between God and the Davidic line, which is foundational to the hope of Israel and the messianic expectations that would later be fulfilled in Christianity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1004
   There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּיִת
   Transliteration: bayith
   Pronunciation: bah'-yith
   Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
   
3. Strong's Number: H4438
   There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַלְכוּת
   Transliteration: malkûwth
   Pronunciation: mal-kooth'
   Description: or מַלְכֻת; or (in plural) מַלְכֻיָּה; from מָלַךְ; a rule; concretely, a dominion; empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5769
   There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עוֹלָם
   Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
   Pronunciation: o-lawm'
   Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3678
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כִּסֵּא
   Transliteration: kiççêʼ
   Pronunciation: kis-say'
   Description: or כִּסֵּה; from כָּסָה; properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied); seat, stool, throne.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3559
   There are 210 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כּוּן
   Transliteration: kûwn
   Pronunciation: koon
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous); certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed.
   
7. Strong's Number: H5704
   There are 97 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַד
   Transliteration: ʻad
   Pronunciation: ad
   Description: properly, the same as עַד (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with); against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet.