1. 2 Samuel 7:13 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What will it mean for the throne of David’s son to be established forever?

2 Samuel 7:13 (ESV)

13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

For a throne to be established forever means that the kingdom will last forever. This is the Lord’s promise to David; the obedient son will receive a lasting throne (see 1 Kings 8:5).1 The concept of an eternal throne also connects the kingdom of this individual with the kingdom of God (see Psalm 45:6).