1 Chronicles 17:13 net — I will become his father and he will become my son. I will never withhold my loyal love from him, as I withheld it from…

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"I will become his father and he will become my son. I will never withhold my loyal love from him, as I withheld it from the one who ruled before you."

— 1 Chronicles 17:13, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 17 — Context

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and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. I will subdue all your enemies.“‘“I declare to you that the LORD will build a dynastic house for you!

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When the time comes for you to die, I will raise up your descendant, one of your own sons, to succeed you, and I will establish his kingdom.

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He will build me a house, and I will make his dynasty permanent.

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I will become his father and he will become my son. I will never withhold my loyal love from him, as I withheld it from the one who ruled before you.

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I will put him in permanent charge of my house and my kingdom; his dynasty will be permanent.”’”

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Nathan told David all these words that were revealed to him.

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David Praises God King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said:“Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my family, that you should have brought me to this point?

1 Chronicles 17:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 17:13 say?
1 Chronicles 17:13 in the NET Bible reads: “I will become his father and he will become my son. I will never withhold my loyal love from him, as I withheld it from the one who ruled 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 (NET): “I will become his father and he will become my son. I will never withhold my loyal love from him, as I withheld it from the one who ruled 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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