2 Samuel 7:13
2 Samuel 7:13 in Multiple Translations
He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
He will be the builder of a house for my name, and I will make the seat of his authority certain for ever.
He will be the one to build me a house, and I will make sure his kingdom lasts forever.
He shall buyld an house for my Name, and I will stablish ye throne of his kingdome for euer.
He doth build a house for My Name, and I have established the throne of his kingdom unto the age.
He will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
He shall build a house to my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
He is the one who will arrange for a temple to be built for me [MTY], and I will cause his descendants to be kings [MTY] of Israel forever.
Nobody can stop him from being the big boss of this country. And then his son will be the big boss, and later his son’s son will be the big boss. It will be like that for ever. The big boss will always be a son from your family. Your son is the right one to build a house for me, not you.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 7:13
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2 Samuel 7:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ה֥וּא
יִבְנֶה
בַּ֖יִת
לִ/שְׁמִ֑/י
וְ/כֹנַנְתִּ֛י
אֶת
כִּסֵּ֥א
מַמְלַכְתּ֖/וֹ
עַד
עוֹלָֽם
ה֥וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יִבְנֶה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
לִ/שְׁמִ֑/י
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/כֹנַנְתִּ֛י
kûwn
H3559
to establish
Conj | V-o-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כִּסֵּ֥א
kiççêʼ
H3678
throne
N-ms
מַמְלַכְתּ֖/וֹ
mamlâkâh
H4467
kingdom
N-fs | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 7:13
ה֥וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יִבְנֶה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
לִ/שְׁמִ֑/י
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
וְ/כֹנַנְתִּ֛י
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
Conj | V-o-1cs
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כִּסֵּ֥א
kiççêʼ
H3678
"throne"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.
Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.
מַמְלַכְתּ֖/וֹ
mamlâkâh
H4467
"kingdom"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a kingdom or dominion, describing a ruler's power or territory. In the Bible, it is used to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's sovereignty. It emphasizes a ruler's authority and control.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom, realm 1b) sovereignty, dominion 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 113 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, king's, reign, royal. See also: Genesis 10:10; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalms 46:7.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 7:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Samuel 7:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 7:13
Context — God’s Covenant with David
11and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.
12And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.
13He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
14I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. 15But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 1:31–33 | Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:19 | Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 7:16 | Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” |
| 4 | Psalms 89:4 | ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah |
| 5 | 1 Kings 5:5 | So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 22:9–10 | But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ |
| 7 | Isaiah 9:7 | Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. |
| 8 | Psalms 89:36–37 | his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah |
| 9 | 1 Kings 6:12 | “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 17:11–12 | And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. |
2 Samuel 7:13 Summary
In 2 Samuel 7:13, God promises that His descendant will build a house for His Name, and He will establish the throne of His kingdom forever. This means that God will have a special place where He will be worshiped and His presence will dwell among His people, and His kingdom will last forever (as seen in Psalm 45:6). This promise gives us hope and comfort, knowing that God is in control and will fulfill His plans, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. As we reflect on this promise, we can trust in God's faithfulness and look forward to the day when His kingdom will be fully established.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for someone to build a house for God's Name?
In the context of 2 Samuel 7:13, building a house for God's Name refers to the construction of a temple where God will be worshiped and His presence will dwell among His people, as also seen in 1 Kings 8:17-21 where Solomon builds the temple.
How can God's throne be established forever?
The establishment of God's throne forever refers to the eternal and unshakeable nature of God's kingdom, which will be fulfilled through the descendant of David, Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:7 and Luke 1:32-33.
What is the significance of the phrase 'the throne of his kingdom'?
The phrase 'the throne of his kingdom' signifies the authority and dominion that God will grant to the descendant of David, who will rule over God's people and establish a kingdom that will last forever, as seen in Psalm 89:35-37 and Revelation 11:15.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative that points to the coming of Jesus Christ, who will establish God's kingdom and rule over it, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1-10 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 1:26-38.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of God's forever kingdom, and how should that impact my daily life?
- How can I trust in God's promise to establish His throne forever, even when I face uncertainty and chaos in my own life?
- What role do I play in building a 'house' for God's Name, and how can I contribute to the worship and glory of God?
- How does the promise of God's eternal kingdom give me hope and comfort in times of struggle and hardship?
- What are some ways I can reflect on God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:13, and apply that to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 7:13
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 Solomon did; and so his antitype the Messiah, Zechariah 6:12; and I will
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 7:13
He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
He shall build an house: this is meant literally and immediately of Solomon, who alone did build the material house or temple; but mystically and ultimately of Christ, who is the builder of God’ s spiritual house or temple, ,6 . For my name, i. e. for my service, and worship, and glory. I will stablish the throne of his kingdom: this is not meant of Solomon, for his kingdom was not for ever. And though the phrase for ever is sometimes used of the time of a man’ s life, yet it cannot be so understood here, because the mercy here promised to David’ s son is of another nature, and of far longer continuance, than that which was given to Saul, , who yet enjoyed the kingdom as long as he lived. But it is to be understood of David’ s posterity in general, but with special respect to Christ in whose person the kingdom was to be lodged for ever, ,33.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
2 Samuel 7:13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.Ver. 13. He shall build an house for my name.] Solomon, a material temple; Christ, a mystical - that is, the Church, which is the house of God. The Jews say that the Messiah is to build a temple, but then it must be a material one: and therefore in their daily prayers they call hard for his coming, and they cry altogether to God, Templum tuum brevi, valde cito, valde cito in diebus nostris, citissime nunc aedefica templum tuum brevi, &c. Build thy temple, Lord, quickly, quickly, quickly, even in our days, &c. Oh that we would be as earnest for the building up of the mystical temple, and the speedy doing of it, that the topstone were once laid! &c. Buxtorf, De Synag., cap. 13.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
Verse 13. He shall build] That is, Solomon shall build my temple, not thou, because thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars. See 1 Chronicles 22:8; and see also the observations at the end. 2 Samuel 7:25. The throne of his kingdom for ever.] This is a reference to the government of the spiritual kingdom, the kingdom of the Messiah, agreeably to the predictions of the prophet long after, and by which this passage is illustrated: "Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it, with judgment and with justice, from henceforth even FOR EVER." Isaiah 9:7.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 7:13
13. for my name] The Name of God signifies God Himself so far as He has revealed and manifested Himself to men. His promise concerning the Temple was that He would “put His name there,” that is, that He would be present and reveal Himself there in an especial manner. See 1 Kings 8:29; 1 Kings 9:3. stablish] A shorter form of establish, both words being derived from Lat. stabilire. Cp. special and especial from species, state and estate from status.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 7:13
He shall build an house ... - For the fulfillment of this in the person of Solomon, see 1 Kings 8:16-20. For its application to Christ, see John 1:12; Ephesians 1:20-22; 1 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 3:6; etc.; and Zechariah 6:12-13.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:13
13. He shall build a house — Here, again, the subject is primarily Solomon, for so Solomon himself explained it. 1 Kings 5:5; but the for ever with which the verse ends points unmistakably to a greater than Solomon.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 7:13
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The Heavenly Vision by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a heavenly vision in the spiritual realm. He explains that without a vision, people become directionless and lack pu |
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Part 17: The Kingdom Promises to David by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the significance of the Davidic covenant in the Old Testament doctrine of premillennialism, emphasizing its enduring promises to David's seed, throne, |
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Matthew 22:42 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the pivotal question posed by Jesus, 'What think ye of Christ, whose Son is He?' He emphasizes the significance of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God versus m |
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The Kingdom Offered by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes that the division between the Old Testament and the New Testament occurs at the cross of Christ, not between Malachi and Matthew. Each Gospel portray |
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On the Angel's Gospel by W.J. Erdman | In this sermon by W.J. Erdman, the focus is on the message that Christians have to bear in order to lead others to salvation. The Gospel preached by angels and echoed by Paul cente |
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Matthew 1 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, illustrating how it fulfills God's promises to Israel and highlights the divine grace amidst h |
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The Eternal Purpose of God by Darrell Champlin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the eternal purpose of God. He compares the word of God to a diamond that glows with incredible power when the |