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1 Chronicles 17:12

1 Chronicles 17:12
He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I will establish his throne for ever - David was a type of Christ; and concerning him the prophecy is literally true. See Isa 9:7, where there is evidently the same reference.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Chronicles 17:1-15

Let us observe here,

I. How desirous and solicitous good people should be to serve the interests of God's kingdom in the world, to the utmost of their capacity. David could not be easy in a house of…