Ii Samuel 7:16 kjv — And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

King James Version

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

— Ii Samuel 7:16, King James Version

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Ii Samuel 7 — Context

13

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

14

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.

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Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

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And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God?

Ii Samuel 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ii Samuel 7:16 say?
Ii Samuel 7:16 in the King James Version reads: “And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”
Where is Ii Samuel 7:16 in the Bible?
Ii Samuel 7:16 is found in the Bible, in the book of Ii Samuel, chapter 7, verse 16.
What translation should I read Ii Samuel 7:16 in?
Ii Samuel 7:16 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 Ii Samuel 7:16?
Ii Samuel 7:16 reads (KJV): “And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.” 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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