Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will establish his kingdom forever if he is unswerving in carrying out my commands and laws, as is being done at this time.’ New Living Translation And if he continues to obey my commands and regulations as he does now, I will make his kingdom last forever.’ English Standard Version I will establish his kingdom forever if he continues strong in keeping my commandments and my rules, as he is today.’ Berean Standard Bible I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’ King James Bible Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. New King James Version Moreover I will establish his kingdom forever, if he is steadfast to observe My commandments and My judgments, as it is this day.’ New American Standard Bible I will establish his kingdom forever if he resolutely performs My commandments and My ordinances, as is done now.’ NASB 1995 ‘I will establish his kingdom forever if he resolutely performs My commandments and My ordinances, as is done now.’ NASB 1977 ‘And I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely performs My commandments and My ordinances, as is done now.’ Legacy Standard Bible And I will establish his kingdom forever if he will be strong to do My commandments and My judgments, as is done now.’ Amplified Bible I will establish his kingdom forever if he loyally and continually obeys My commandments and My ordinances, as is done today.’ Christian Standard Bible I will establish his kingdom forever if he perseveres in keeping my commands and my ordinances as he is doing today.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible I will establish his kingdom forever if he perseveres in keeping My commands and My ordinances as he is today.’” American Standard Version And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and mine ordinances, as at this day. Contemporary English Version If he continues to obey my laws and commands, his kingdom will never end." English Revised Version And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will establish his kingdom forever if he will remain determined to obey my commands and laws, as he is doing today.' Good News Translation I will make his kingdom last forever if he continues to obey carefully all my laws and commands as he does now.' International Standard Version I will establish his kingdom forever, assuming he remains strongly committed to carry out my commandments and ordinances, as he is doing today.' Majority Standard Bible I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.? NET Bible I will establish his kingdom permanently, if he remains committed to obeying my commands and regulations, as you are doing this day.' New Heart English Bible I will establish his kingdom forever, if he continues to do my commandments and my ordinances, as at this day.' Webster's Bible Translation Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he shall be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. World English Bible I will establish his kingdom forever if he continues to do my commandments and my ordinances, as it is today.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have established his kingdom for all time, if he is strong to do My commands and My judgments, as at this day. Young's Literal Translation and I have established his kingdom to the age, if he is strong to do My commands, and My judgments, as at this day. Smith's Literal Translation And I set up his kingdom even to forever, if he shall be strong to do my commands and my judgments as this day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he continue to keep my commandments, and my judgments, as at this day. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will make firm his kingdom, even unto eternity, if he will persevere in doing my precepts and judgments, as also today.’ New American Bible I will establish his kingdom forever, if he perseveres in carrying out my commandments and ordinances as he does now. New Revised Standard Version I will establish his kingdom forever if he continues resolute in keeping my commandments and my ordinances, as he is today.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever if he continues to keep my commandments and my judgments as at this day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall establish the throne of his kingdom to eternity, even if he would not choose to keep my commands and my judgments as today OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do My commandments and Mine ordinances, as at this day. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he continue to keep my commandments, and my judgments, as at this day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Commissions Solomon…6And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. 7I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’ 8So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever.… Cross References 1 Kings 9:4-5 And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / 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.’ 1 Kings 2:4 and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... 1 Kings 8:25 Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ 2 Chronicles 7:17-18 And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances, / then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’ Psalm 89:28-29 I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. / I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. Psalm 132:12 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 Kings 6:12 “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. 2 Samuel 23:5 Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire? 2 Chronicles 6:16 Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk in My law as you have walked before Me.’ 1 Kings 3:14 So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.” 1 Kings 11:38 If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. Deuteronomy 17:18-20 When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. / It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes. / Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, and he will not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or to the left, in order that he and his sons may reign many years over his kingdom in Israel. Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Treasury of Scripture Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. Moreover Psalm 89:28-37 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him… Psalm 132:12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. Daniel 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. if 1 Chronicles 22:13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. 1 Kings 6:12,13 Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father: … 1 Kings 9:4,5 And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments: … constant [heb] strong 1 Chronicles 28:10 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it. Joshua 1:6,7 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them… 1 Kings 2:2-4 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; … as at this day 1 Kings 8:61 Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day. 1 Kings 11:4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. Jump to Previous Age Carrying Commandments Commands Constant Continues Establish Established Firm Forever Judgments Keeping Kingdom Laws Moreover Orders Ordinances Performs Resolute Resolutely Rules Strong Time Times TodayJump to Next Age Carrying Commandments Commands Constant Continues Establish Established Firm Forever Judgments Keeping Kingdom Laws Moreover Orders Ordinances Performs Resolute Resolutely Rules Strong Time Times Today1 Chronicles 28 1. David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him, 5. and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God 9. He encourages Solomon to build the temple 11. He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc I will establish his kingdom forever This promise refers to the Davidic Covenant, where God assures David that his lineage will endure eternally. This covenant is foundational in the biblical narrative, as it sets the stage for the coming of the Messiah, who Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The concept of an everlasting kingdom is echoed in 2 Samuel 7:16 and is a central theme in messianic prophecies, such as Isaiah 9:7, which speaks of a government with no end. The idea of an eternal kingdom also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the King of Kings, whose reign is everlasting (Revelation 11:15). if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances as is being done this day. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is speaking in this chapter, conveying God's promise to his son Solomon. 2. Solomon David's son, who is chosen by God to succeed him as king and build the temple. 3. Israel The nation over which Solomon is to reign, representing God's chosen people. 4. Jerusalem The city where the temple is to be built, central to Israel's worship and identity. 5. God's Commandments and Ordinances The divine laws and decrees that Solomon is instructed to follow to ensure the establishment of his kingdom. Teaching Points Conditional PromisesGod's promises often come with conditions that require our active participation and obedience. Solomon's kingdom was to be established forever if he adhered to God's commandments. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's laws is crucial for the fulfillment of His promises. This principle is timeless and applies to believers today in their walk with God. Legacy of Faithfulness The faithfulness of one generation can impact the blessings and stability of future generations. David's faithfulness set the stage for Solomon's potential success. God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility While God is sovereign and His plans will ultimately prevail, He invites human cooperation through obedience and faithfulness. Spiritual Leadership Leaders, like Solomon, are called to lead by example in following God's commandments, influencing those they lead towards righteousness.(7) Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever.--So 1Chronicles 22:10 (at end). If he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments.--The same condition is attached to the same promise in 1Kings 9:4-5. (Comp. also 1Kings 3:14, where the promise is length of days.) As at this day.--As we are doing in our present work. The same words occur in the same sense at the end of Solomon's Prayer (1Kings 8:61). Hebrew I will establishוַהֲכִינוֹתִ֥י (wa·hă·ḵî·nō·w·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3559: To be erect his kingdom מַלְכוּת֖וֹ (mal·ḵū·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom forever, עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he resolutely יֶחֱזַ֗ק (ye·ḥĕ·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer carries out לַעֲשׂ֛וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make My commandments מִצְוֺתַ֥י (miṣ·wō·ṯay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 4687: Commandment and ordinances, וּמִשְׁפָּטַ֖י (ū·miš·pā·ṭay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style as is being done כַּיּ֥וֹם (kay·yō·wm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day this day.’ הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that Links 1 Chronicles 28:7 NIV1 Chronicles 28:7 NLT 1 Chronicles 28:7 ESV 1 Chronicles 28:7 NASB 1 Chronicles 28:7 KJV 1 Chronicles 28:7 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 28:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 28:7 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 28:7 French Bible 1 Chronicles 28:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:7 I will establish his kingdom forever if (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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