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A Promise for Two Sons
Commentators unanimously highlight that this promise has a dual fulfillment. It applies immediately to David's son, Solomon, who would build the physical temple. However, its ultimate and perfect fulfillment is in Jesus Christ, the 'Son of David,' who builds the spiritual temple of believers. The New Testament confirms this by applying this verse directly to Jesus in Hebrews 1:5.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 7:14
18th Century
Theologian
I will be his father ... - In a marginal reference, the equivalent expressions are applied to David. In Hebrews 1:5, this text is applied to…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 7:14
19th Century
Bishop
If he commit iniquity. —The promise has plainly in view a human successor or successors of David upon his throne; yet it also prom…
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…
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 7:14
17th Century
Pastor
I will be his father, and he shall be my son
That is, I will be as kind unto him, and careful of him, as a father of…
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…