2 Samuel 7:13
What does 2 Samuel 7:13 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 7:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He will be the builder of a house for my name, and I will make the seat of his authority certain for ever.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He doth build a house for My Name, and I have established the throne of his kingdom unto the age.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He shall build a house to my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom fore ever.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890It is he who shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
Context
v.12When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
v.13This passage
v.14I will be his father, and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:29
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, And his throne as the days of heaven.
- Matthew 16:18
And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
- Luke 1:31
And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
- Psalms 89:21
With whom my hand shall be established; Mine arm also shall strengthen him.
- 2 Samuel 7:16
And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
- Isaiah 49:8
Thus saith Jehovah, In an acceptable time have I answered thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee; and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritages;
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