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The Ultimate Fulfillment in Christ
Commentators unanimously agree that while this promise had an immediate application to David's son Solomon, its ultimate fulfillment is in Jesus Christ. As Matthew Henry notes, David's earthly kingdom has long since ended, so the promise of a throne established 'for ever' can only truly apply to the eternal, spiritual kingdom of the Messiah.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 7:16
19th Century
Bishop
Established. Two different Hebrew words are translated this way in this verse. The first is the same word as that used in [Referen…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 7:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
And your house and your kingdom shall be established for ever before you: your throne shall be established for ever. According to all these wor…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 7:16
17th Century
Pastor
And your house and your kingdom shall be established for ever
before you
That is, bot…
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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…