1 Chronicles 17:11 akjv — And it shall come to pass, when your days be expired that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will raise up you…

American King James Version

"And it shall come to pass, when your days be expired that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will raise up your seed after you, which shall be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. "

— 1 Chronicles 17:11, American King James Version

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1 Chronicles 17 — Context

8

And I have been with you wherever you have walked, and have cut off all your enemies from before you, and have made you a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.

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Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,

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And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all your enemies. Furthermore I tell you that the LORD will build you an house. ¶

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And it shall come to pass, when your days be expired that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will raise up your seed after you, which shall be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

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He shall build me an house, and I will establish his throne for ever.

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I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before you:

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But I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for ever more.

1 Chronicles 17:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 17:11 say?
1 Chronicles 17:11 in the American King James Version reads: “And it shall come to pass, when your days be expired that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will raise up your seed after you, which shall be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 17:11 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 17:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 17:11.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 17:11 in?
1 Chronicles 17:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 17:11?
1 Chronicles 17:11 reads (AKJV): “And it shall come to pass, when your days be expired that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will raise up your seed after you, which shall be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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