Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Chronicles 17:12

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:12

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:12

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever." — 1 Chronicles 17:12 (ASV)

He. —The emphatic word.

Build me. —Samuel, “for my name.” (See 1 Kings 8:29; 1 Kings 9:3.)

His throne. —Samuel, “throne of his kingdom”—a characteristic abridgment.