Full 2 Sam 7:8–17 + 1 Chr 17:7–15 parallel. Ps 89:30–37 explicitly notes that David's sons' disobedience brings discipline but does not break the covenant — the unconditional character grounded textually. Forward-link to [[messianic-psalms/ps-110]] for the session-of-the-Son-of-David at the Father's right hand. The Davidic covenant's Christological fulfillment: Jesus as the Son of David (Matt 1:1) inheriting the throne forever (Luke 1:32–33).
The Davidic Covenant
2 Sam 7:8–17 — an everlasting house, throne, kingdom.
Primary passage:2 Samuel 7:13 →
Commentary
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Matthew Henry
Complete Commentary
S E C O N D S A M U E L CHAP. VII. Still the ark is David's care as well as his joy. In this chapter we have, I. His consultation with Nathan about building a house for it; he signifies his purpose to do it ( ver.…
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