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A More Secure Covenant
All commentators highlight the stark contrast between God's promise to David and His judgment on Saul. While Saul and his house were permanently set aside, God promises David that His lovingkindness will not be taken from his lineage. Scholars describe this as the 'sure mercies of David,' an unfailing and lasting covenant that provides a security Saul never had.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 7:15
18th Century
Theologian
My mercy shall not depart ... - This is why Isaiah speaks of the sure mercies of David (Isaiah 55:3)—that is, unfailing…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 7:15
19th Century
Bishop
As I took it from Saul. —He and his house were utterly and permanently set aside; David’s descendants will be punished for their sins, yet…
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 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
But my mercy shall not depart away from him
Which is not to be understood of special mercy and grace, though it is t…
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…