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He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

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A Promise for Two Sons

Commentators unanimously explain that this promise has a dual fulfillment. It refers immediately to David's son, Solomon, who would build the physical temple in Jerusalem. However, the eternal nature of the promise—"for ever"—points ultimately to David's greater Son, Jesus Christ, who builds the spiritual temple (the Church) and whose kingdom will never end.

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2 Samuel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Samuel 7:13

18th Century

Theologian

He shall build an house... - For the fulfillment of this in the person of Solomon, see 1 Kings 8:16–20. For its applica…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Samuel 7:12–15

19th Century

Preacher

Here is our warrant for believing in the final salvation of Solomon. Perhaps that Book of Ecclesiastes, the work of his old age, shows us by what r…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 7:13

17th Century

Pastor

He shall build an house for my name
For the honour of it, for the worship and service of God, as it is well known So…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 7:4–17

17th Century

Minister

Blessings are promised to the family and descendants of David. These promises relate to Solomon, David's immediate successor, and the royal line of…