1 Chronicles 17:14
But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.
Original Language Analysis
וְהַֽעֲמַדְתִּ֛יהוּ
But I will settle
H5975
וְהַֽעֲמַדְתִּ֛יהוּ
But I will settle
Strong's:
H5975
Word #:
1 of 10
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
בְּבֵיתִ֥י
him in mine house
H1004
בְּבֵיתִ֥י
him in mine house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
2 of 10
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
עַד
for
H5704
עַד
for
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
4 of 10
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
עוֹלָֽם׃
evermore
H5769
עוֹלָֽם׃
evermore
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
וְכִסְא֕וֹ
and his throne
H3678
וְכִסְא֕וֹ
and his throne
Strong's:
H3678
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
7 of 10
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
נָכ֖וֹן
shall be established
H3559
נָכ֖וֹן
shall be established
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
Historical Context
This promise sustained Israel through the kingdom's division, Babylonian exile, Persian domination, and Roman occupation. When no Davidic king sat on Jerusalem's throne, faithful Jews clung to this prophecy, creating messianic expectation that prepared for Christ's coming.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's eternal kingdom contrast with temporary earthly kingdoms and political systems?
- What difference does it make to know you're a citizen of an everlasting kingdom that cannot be shaken?
Analysis & Commentary
God's declaration 'I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore' reveals the eternal scope of the Davidic covenant. The phrase 'my house' and 'my kingdom' emphasizes divine ownership - David's son will reign in God's house (temple) and over God's kingdom (Israel), yet the ultimate fulfillment transcends earthly temple and nation. Christ, as David's greater son, is established forever in the heavenly temple (Hebrews 8:1-2) and rules God's eternal kingdom (Luke 1:32-33). The triple emphasis on permanence (forever/evermore) guarantees covenant certainty despite historical upheavals.