2 Samuel 7:13 cpdv — He himself shall build a house to my name. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom, even forever.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He himself shall build a house to my name. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom, even forever. "

— 2 Samuel 7:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

10

And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and I will plant them, and they shall live there, and they shall no longer be disturbed. Neither shall the sons of iniquity continue to afflict them as before,

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from the day when I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will give rest to you from all your enemies. And the Lord foretells to you that the Lord himself will make a house for you.

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And when your days will have been fulfilled, and you will sleep with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who will go forth from your loins, and I will make firm his kingdom.

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He himself shall build a house to my name. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom, even forever.

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I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. And if he will commit any iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and with the wounds of the sons of men.

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But my mercy I will not take away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before my face.

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And your house shall be faithful, and your kingdom shall be before your face, for eternity, and your throne shall be secure continuously.’ ”

2 Samuel 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:13 say?
2 Samuel 7:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He himself shall build a house to my name. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom, even forever. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:13 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 7:13.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:13 in?
2 Samuel 7:13 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 2 Samuel 7:13?
2 Samuel 7:13 reads (CPDV): “He himself shall build a house to my name. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom, even forever. ” 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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