2 Samuel 7:14 net — I will become his father and he will become my son. When he sins, I will correct him with the rod of men and with wound…

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"I will become his father and he will become my son. When he sins, I will correct him with the rod of men and with wounds inflicted by human beings."

— 2 Samuel 7:14, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

11

and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. Instead, I will give you relief from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that he himself 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 a house for my name, and I will make his dynasty permanent.

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I will become his father and he will become my son. When he sins, I will correct him with the rod of men and with wounds inflicted by human beings.

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But my loyal love will not be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

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Your house and your kingdom will stand before me permanently; your dynasty will be permanent.’”

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

2 Samuel 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 7:14 say?
2 Samuel 7:14 in the NET Bible reads: “I will become his father and he will become my son. When he sins, I will correct him with the rod of men and with wounds inflicted by human beings.”
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 (NET): “I will become his father and he will become my son. When he sins, I will correct him with the rod of men and with wounds inflicted by human beings.” 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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