1 Chronicles 17:14 asv — but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever.

American Standard Version

"but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever. "

— 1 Chronicles 17:14, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 17 — Context

11

And it shall come to pass, when thy days are fulfilled that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will set up thy seed after thee, who shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

12

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

13

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 that was before thee;

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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.

15

According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.

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Then David the king went in, and sat before Jehovah; and he said, Who am I, O Jehovah God, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?

17

And this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; but thou hast spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Jehovah God.

1 Chronicles 17:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 17:14 say?
1 Chronicles 17:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 17:14 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 17:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 14.
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 17:14.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 17:14 in?
1 Chronicles 17:14 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 17:14?
1 Chronicles 17:14 reads (ASV): “but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever. ” 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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