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1 Chronicles 17:13 nasb — "I will be his father and he shall be My son; and I will not take My lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from hi…

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""I will be his father and he shall be My son; and I will not take My lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him who was before you."

— 1 Chronicles 17:13, NASB

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1 Chronicles 17 — Context

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even from the day that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel. And I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover, I tell you that the LORD will build a house for you.

11

"When your days are fulfilled that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up one of your descendants after you, who will be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

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"He shall build for Me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.

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"I will be his father and he shall be My son; and I will not take My lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him who was before you.

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"But I will settle him in My house and in My kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever."'"

15

According to all these words and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.

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Then David the king went in and sat before the LORD and said, "Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house that You have brought me this far?

1 Chronicles 17:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 17:13 say?
1 Chronicles 17:13 in the NASB reads: “"I will be his father and he shall be My son; and I will not take My lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him who was before you.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 17:13 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 17:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 13.
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 17:13.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 17:13 in?
1 Chronicles 17:13 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 17:13?
1 Chronicles 17:13 reads (NASB): “"I will be his father and he shall be My son; and I will not take My lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him who was before you.” 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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