2 Samuel 7:14 nasb — "I will be a father to him and he will be a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men…

NASB

""I will be a father to him and he will be a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and the strokes of the sons of men,"

— 2 Samuel 7:14, NASB

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

11

even from the day that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel; and I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD also declares to you that the LORD will make a house for you.

12

"When your days are complete and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come forth from you, and I will establish his kingdom.

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"He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

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"I will be a father to him and he will be a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and the strokes of the sons of men,

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but My lovingkindness shall not depart from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

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"Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever."'"

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In accordance with all these words and all this vision, so Nathan spoke to 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 NASB reads: “"I will be a father to him and he will be a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and the strokes of the sons 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 (NASB): “"I will be a father to him and he will be a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and the strokes of the sons 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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