2 Samuel 7:14 kjva — I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with t…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:"

— 2 Samuel 7:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

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And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the Lord telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

12

And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

13

He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

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I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

15

But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

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And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

17

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

2 Samuel 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:14 say?
2 Samuel 7:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:14 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 14.
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 7:14.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:14 in?
2 Samuel 7:14 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 2 Samuel 7:14?
2 Samuel 7:14 reads (KJVA): “I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:” 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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