1 Chronicles 17:10 kjv
And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house.
1 Chronicles 17:10 nkjv
since the time that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel. Also I will subdue all your enemies. Furthermore I tell you that the LORD will build you a house.
1 Chronicles 17:10 niv
and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also subdue all your enemies. "?'I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you:
1 Chronicles 17:10 esv
from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover, I declare to you that the LORD will build you a house.
1 Chronicles 17:10 nlt
starting from the time I appointed judges to rule my people Israel. And I will defeat all your enemies. "'Furthermore, I declare that the LORD will build a house for you ? a dynasty of kings!
1 Chronicles 17 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chro 17:9 | And I will appoint a place for My people Israel... | God's secure dwelling for Israel linked to rest |
| 2 Sam 7:9 | ...I have been with you wherever you have gone... I will make you a great name... | Parallel verse in Samuel, initial part of promise |
| 2 Sam 7:11 | ...the Lord Himself will make a house for you. | Direct parallel, central promise of Davidic Covenant |
| Ps 89:3-4 | "I have made a covenant with My chosen one... I will establish your offspring forever..." | Echoes the eternal nature of the Davidic dynasty |
| Ps 89:20-29 | I have found My servant David... My faithfulness and My steadfast love shall be with him... | God's faithfulness to David and his lineage |
| Ps 132:11-12 | The Lord swore to David a sure oath... "One of the sons of your body I will set on your throne." | God's oath for David's perpetual dynasty |
| Isa 9:6-7 | For to us a child is born... on the throne of David and over His kingdom, to establish it forever... | Prophecy of Messiah, eternal Davidic king |
| Isa 11:1 | A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse... | Messianic heir from David's line |
| Jer 23:5 | "Behold, the days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch..." | Prophecy of the Davidic Messiah |
| Jer 33:17 | For thus says the Lord: "David shall never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel." | Assurance of David's unbroken lineage |
| Amos 9:11 | "In that day I will raise up the booth of David that is fallen..." | Prophecy of restoration of David's kingdom |
| Zech 12:8 | ...the house of David shall be like God... | Heightened status of David's house in end times |
| Mic 5:2 | ...from you will come forth for Me One to be ruler in Israel, One whose origins are from of old... | Messiah from David's ancestral city |
| Lk 1:32-33 | 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... | Angel Gabriel's announcement of Jesus as Davidic heir |
| Acts 2:30 | David...foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ... that He would sit on His throne. | Peter interprets Jesus as the fulfillment of the promise |
| Rom 1:3-4 | ...His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh... | Jesus's lineage linking Him to the Davidic covenant |
| Rev 5:5 | ...the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered... | Jesus as the victorious heir of David |
| Rev 22:16 | "I am the Root and the Offspring of David..." | Jesus's self-proclamation as David's ultimate descendant |
| Deut 12:10 | ...He will grant you rest from all your enemies around you... | Theme of divine rest from enemies |
| Josh 21:44 | The Lord gave them rest on every side... | Fulfillment of divine promise for rest from enemies |
| Exod 1:21 | ...God dealt well with the midwives, and the people multiplied and grew very strong. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. | General principle of God building houses/families |
| Ps 110:1 | The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool." | Divine promise of subjugating enemies of the Anointed |
| Heb 1:5 | "I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to Me a Son"? | Quotes 2 Sam 7:14, highlights divine sonship |
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1 Chronicles 17 10 Meaning
1 Chronicles 17:10 states a dual divine promise to King David. First, the Lord declares that He will subdue all of David's enemies, providing him security and rest. Second, and most profoundly, God proclaims that He will establish David's royal lineage, not David building God a physical dwelling, but God building David an enduring "house," signifying an eternal dynasty. This covenantal assurance reverses human expectation, emphasizing God's sovereign initiative in establishing His kingdom through David's lineage.
1 Chronicles 17 10 Context
1 Chronicles 17 records God's covenant with King David through the prophet Nathan. This pivotal chapter opens with David expressing his desire to build a magnificent temple for God, reasoning that he, as king, lives in a house of cedar while the Ark of the Covenant dwells in a tent. God, however, declines David's offer, reminding him that Israel has been migratory, and no judge or leader has ever built Him a permanent house. Instead, God asserts His sovereign initiative: He is the one who has called David from a shepherd to rule Israel (17:7-8), and He is the one who will build David a "house." This specific verse (17:10) falls in the middle of God's response, articulating the twin aspects of David's future: assured peace from adversaries and an eternal royal lineage. This narrative counters the ancient Near Eastern notion that kings initiated great building projects for their deities to earn favor or secure legitimacy. Here, God proactively bestows blessing, securing David's legacy on divine promise, not human effort or aspiration.
1 Chronicles 17 10 Word analysis
- Moreover: (וַאֲכְנִיעַ - va'akhni'a, a connective) – Indicates continuity and additional information. It signifies that what follows is another facet of God's direct and personal intervention in David's life.
- I will subdue: (וַאֲכְנִיעַ - va'akhni'a, from the root כָּנַע - kana, "to humble," "to subdue") – This is an active and definite promise from God. It conveys total, complete victory and dominance over enemies, not through David's might alone, but through God's power acting on David's behalf. This divine agency emphasizes the covenant as a unilateral grant from God.
- all your enemies: (כָּל־אֹיְבֶיךָ - kol-oyvekha) – The word "all" signifies completeness and universality. It means every single adversary, implying perfect peace and security under divine protection, establishing David's kingdom without internal or external threats.
- Furthermore I declare to you: (וְהִגַּדְתִּי לְךָ - ve'higgadeti lekha, "and I have declared/told to you") – The verb form suggests a completed action, as if the declaration is already fixed in divine decree, assuring its certainty. It emphasizes the solemnity and certainty of God's direct revelation to David through Nathan.
- that the Lord: (יְהוָה - YHWH, the divine covenant name) – The use of YHWH stresses the personal, covenant-keeping God of Israel. It underlines His faithfulness, omnipotence, and His personal commitment to the promises being made, making them utterly reliable and enduring.
- will build: (יִבְנֶה - yivne, from בָּנָה - banah, "to build," "to establish") – This word is a key wordplay. David wanted to "build" God a house (physical temple); God promises to "build" David a house. While "build" can mean a physical structure, in this context, when referring to "a house for you" (David), it metaphorically signifies the establishment of a lasting lineage or dynasty.
- a house: (לְּךָ בָּיִת - lekha bayit, "for you, a house") – The term "house" (בַּיִת - bayit) holds a double meaning. It can mean a physical dwelling (which David wanted to build for God) or a family, lineage, or dynasty. In the promise "the Lord will build a house for you," it unequivocally refers to David's dynastic lineage, indicating the continuity and perpetual succession of his descendants on the throne of Israel.
1 Chronicles 17 10 Bonus section
- The concept of God "building a house" for David resonates with ancient Near Eastern covenants where a superior power (suzerain) guarantees the longevity of a vassal's dynasty, but here the divine initiator makes the covenant entirely unilateral and unconditional concerning its perpetuity.
- The promise of rest from enemies ("I will subdue all your enemies") is a recurring theme in the biblical narrative, particularly associated with entering and settling the Promised Land. Here, it signifies the culmination of Israel's national establishment under a divinely chosen king, preceding the secure reign that would allow the future building of the temple by Solomon, David's son.
- The language of God "building a house" for David also emphasizes that the continuity and stability of David's rule do not rest on his political acumen or military strength, but on God's unwavering faithfulness and power. This principle applies throughout biblical history: true security and endurance stem from divine providence.
1 Chronicles 17 10 Commentary
1 Chronicles 17:10 encapsulates the profound core of the Davidic Covenant. It shifts the focus from human initiative (David's desire to build a temple) to divine sovereignty. God's first promise, to subdue "all your enemies," establishes immediate security and confirms His ongoing favor and protection. This grants David the "rest" necessary for a peaceful reign, paving the way for spiritual focus and obedience.
The second, deeper promise—"the Lord will build a house for you"—is revolutionary. It is not about a physical structure for David but a spiritual and royal heritage. This "house" signifies an everlasting dynasty, a continuous royal line through David's descendants. This promise transcends Solomon's reign and points ultimately to a messianic King who would inherit David's throne and reign forever. This divine reversal—God building for David rather than David building for God—is a powerful statement on God's grace and initiative in covenant-making. It ensures that the establishment and perpetuation of David's kingdom are entirely God's work, providing the unshakeable foundation for the future hope of Israel and ultimately, the world. It provides both stability for David's immediate future and an eternal hope centered on God's promised king.