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

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

— 2 Samuel 7:14, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

11

and as from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. I will cause you to rest from all your enemies. Moreover Yahweh tells you that Yahweh will make you a house.

12

When your days are fulfilled, and you shall sleep with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who shall proceed out of your bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

13

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

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but my loving kindness shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before you.

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Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever."'"

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According to all these words, and according to 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 World English Bible reads: “I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commits 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 (WEB): “I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commits 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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