How does this verse relate to God's plan for Israel throughout the Bible? Setting the Stage “ “But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.” ” (2 Chronicles 6:6) God’s Choice of Jerusalem • Jerusalem is singled out as the earthly location for God’s dwelling and worship. • Earlier hints: – Genesis 14:18: Melchizedek, king of Salem (Jerusalem’s ancient name), blesses Abram, foreshadowing sacred significance. – Deuteronomy 12:5: God promises to choose a place for His Name—fulfilled here. • Later confirmations: – Psalm 132:13-14: “For the LORD has chosen Zion… This is My resting place forever.” – Zechariah 8:3: God vows to return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem, anchoring future restoration hopes. God’s Choice of David • Ties back to 1 Samuel 16:1,13: the anointing of David as king. • Establishes a perpetual dynasty: 2 Samuel 7:12-16 promises an everlasting throne. • 2 Chronicles 6:6 links David’s line with Jerusalem’s temple, uniting king and sanctuary. Thread through Scripture 1. Covenant continuity – Genesis 12:1-3: Abraham chosen; blessing channeled through his descendants. – Exodus 19:5-6: Israel set apart as a “kingdom of priests.” – 2 Chronicles 6:6 shows the covenant narrowing to a specific city (Jerusalem) and dynasty (David). 2. Messianic fulfillment – Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6: A righteous Branch from David will reign. – Luke 1:32-33: Angel confirms Jesus inherits “the throne of His father David.” – Revelation 22:16: Jesus calls Himself “the Root and the Offspring of David,” proving the promise’s permanence. 3. Restoration hope – Ezekiel 37:24-28: Davidic prince shepherds a reunited Israel, sanctuary set among them forever. – Zechariah 12:10; 14:4: Jerusalem becomes the stage for end-time repentance and deliverance. Prophetic Glimpses Forward • God’s election of Jerusalem guarantees its central role in the millennial reign (Isaiah 2:2-4; Micah 4:1-3). • The Davidic covenant finds ultimate expression in Messiah’s literal rule (Acts 15:16-17 cites Amos 9:11-12 to show future rebuilding of “David’s fallen tent”). • New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2) extends the theme into eternity—God dwelling with His people forever. Impact for Today • God keeps His promises down to city names and family lines; His faithfulness to Israel assures His faithfulness to all His people. • Jerusalem and the Davidic line remind believers that history is moving toward a climactic fulfillment, not random chance. • By tracing this golden thread, we gain confidence in God’s unchanging plan and anticipate the day when the King from David’s house will reign from the city God chose. |
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