Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised David your father when I said, ‘You shall never fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’ New Living Translation then I will establish the throne of your dynasty over Israel forever. For I made this promise to your father, David: ‘One of your descendants will always sit on the throne of Israel.’ English Standard Version then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised David your father, saying, ‘You shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.’ Berean Standard Bible 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.’ King James Bible Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. New King James Version then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, as I promised David your father, saying, ‘You shall not fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ New American Standard Bible then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised to your father David, saying, ‘You shall not be deprived of a man on the throne of Israel.’ NASB 1995 then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised to your father David, saying, ‘You shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.’ NASB 1977 then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised to your father David, saying, ‘You shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.’ Legacy Standard Bible then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised to your father David, saying, ‘You shall not have a man cut off from the throne of Israel.’ Amplified Bible then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised your father David, saying, ‘You shall not be without a man (descendant) on the throne of Israel.’ Christian Standard Bible I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David: You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David: You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel. American Standard Version then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom over Israel for ever, according as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. Contemporary English Version and I will keep my promise to David that someone from your family will always be king of Israel. English Revised Version then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom over Israel for ever; according as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation then I will establish your royal dynasty over Israel forever as I promised your father David when I said, 'You will never fail to have an heir on the throne of Israel.' Good News Translation I will keep the promise I made to your father David when I told him that Israel would always be ruled by his descendants. International Standard Version then I'll make your royal throne secure forever, just as I agreed to do so for your father David when I said, 'You are to not lack a man on the throne of Israel.' Majority Standard Bible 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.? NET Bible Then I will allow your dynasty to rule over Israel permanently, just as I promised your father David, 'You will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.' New Heart English Bible then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, according as I promised to David your father, saying, 'There shall not fail you a man on the throne of Israel.' Webster's Bible Translation Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. World English Bible then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, as I promised to David your father, saying, ‘There shall not fail from you a man on the throne of Israel.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen I have established the throne of your kingdom over Israel for all time, as I spoke to your father David, saying, A man of yours is never cut off from [being] on the throne of Israel. Young's Literal Translation then I have established the throne of thy kingdom over Israel -- to the age, as I spake unto David thy father, saying, There is not cut off to thee a man from being on the throne of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And I raised up the throne of thy kingdom over Israel forever, as spake to David thy father, saying, There shall not be cut off to thee a man from the throne of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will establish the throne of thy kingdom over Israel for ever, as I promised David thy father, saying: There shall not fail a man of thy race upon the throne of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version then I will set the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised your father David, saying: ‘A man from your stock shall not be taken away from the throne of Israel.’ New American Bible I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised David your father: There shall never be wanting someone from your line on the throne of Israel. New Revised Standard Version then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David, saying, ‘There shall not fail you a successor on the throne of Israel.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel for ever, as I promised to David your father, saying, There shall not fail you a man upon the throne of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel to eternity, as I said to David your father, that there will not fail you a man from the throne of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom over Israel for ever; according as I promised to David thy father, saying: There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation then will I establish the throne of thy kingdom in Israel for ever, as I spoke to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man to rule in Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD's Response to Solomon…4And 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, 5then 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.’ 6But if indeed you or your sons turn away from following Me and do not keep the commandments and statutes I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods,… Cross References 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 Chronicles 17:11-14 And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ... 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 28:6-7 And 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. / I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’ 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 89:28-29 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 132:11-12 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.” 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.’ 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, 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 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Matthew 22:42-45 “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ... 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. Romans 1:3 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, Treasury of Scripture Then I will establish the throne of your kingdom on Israel for ever, as I promised to David your father, saying, There shall not fail you a man on the throne of Israel. I will establish 1 Samuel 2:4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. 1 Samuel 6:12 And the kine took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh, and went along the highway, lowing as they went, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left; and the lords of the Philistines went after them unto the border of Bethshemesh. 1 Samuel 8:15,20 And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants… Jump to Previous Age Cut David Establish Established Fail Forever Israel Kingdom Lack Promised Royal Rule Seat There Throne WordJump to Next Age Cut David Establish Established Fail Forever Israel Kingdom Lack Promised Royal Rule Seat There Throne Word1 Kings 9 1. God's covenant in a vision with Solomon10. The mutual presents of Solomon and Hiran 15. In Solomon's works the Gentiles were his bondmen, the Israelites servants 24. Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house 25. Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices 26. His navy fetches gold from Ophir then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever This promise is a continuation of the Davidic Covenant, which is central to the biblical narrative. The covenant assures the perpetuity of David's lineage and kingdom, emphasizing God's faithfulness. The term "forever" indicates an eternal aspect, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David" and whose kingdom is everlasting. This promise is contingent upon obedience, as seen in the broader context of 1 Kings 9, where God outlines conditions for Solomon's reign. as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of David and king of Israel, to whom God is speaking in this passage. Solomon is known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. 2. David The father of Solomon and former king of Israel, to whom God made the original promise of an everlasting dynasty. 3. Israel The nation over which Solomon reigns, representing God's chosen people and the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. 4. The Royal Throne Symbolizes the Davidic dynasty and God's covenant promise to maintain David's lineage on the throne of Israel. 5. God's Promise The divine assurance given to David and reiterated to Solomon, emphasizing the conditional nature of the covenant based on obedience. Teaching Points The Conditional Nature of God's PromisesWhile God's promises are steadfast, they often require human obedience and faithfulness. Solomon's reign is a reminder of the importance of aligning with God's will to see His promises fulfilled. The Importance of Legacy God's promise to David and Solomon underscores the significance of leaving a spiritual legacy. Our actions and faithfulness can impact future generations. God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness Despite human failures, God's overarching plan remains intact. The promise to David finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, demonstrating God's unwavering faithfulness. The Role of Leadership in God's Plan Leaders are called to uphold God's statutes and commands. Solomon's example serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with leadership in God's kingdom.(5) If thou wilt walk.--The fall of the house of Solomon from dominion over all Israel is an emphatic comment on the conditional nature of this promise. Yet the essence of the covenant with David was kept in that preservation of the diminished kingdom to an unbroken succession of his descendants--singularly contrasted with the changes of dynasty in the greater rival kingdom--which is expressly declared to have been granted "for David's sake" (1Kings 11:12-13).Verse 5. - Then I will establish [same word as in ch. 1 Kings 2:4, where see note. Surely he would remember this word as it would recall his father's charge to his mind] the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel forever [this is the answer to the prayer of 1 Kings 8:26] as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel. [2 Samuel 7:12, 16; 1 Kings 2:4; 1 Kings 6:12; Psalm 132:12. But the primary reference is to 1 Kings 8:25; see Introduction, sect. III.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew then I will establishוַהֲקִ֨מֹתִ֜י (wa·hă·qi·mō·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand your royal מַֽמְלַכְתְּךָ֛ (mam·laḵ·tə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign throne כִּסֵּ֧א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel forever, יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc as כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I promised דִּבַּ֗רְתִּי (dib·bar·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue your father אָבִ֙יךָ֙ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father David דָּוִ֤ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse when I said, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘You will never לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no fail יִכָּרֵ֤ת (yik·kā·rêṯ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant to have a man אִ֔ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֥א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne of Israel.’ יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 1 Kings 9:5 NIV1 Kings 9:5 NLT 1 Kings 9:5 ESV 1 Kings 9:5 NASB 1 Kings 9:5 KJV 1 Kings 9:5 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 9:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 9:5 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 9:5 French Bible 1 Kings 9:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 9:5 Then I will establish the throne (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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