1 Chronicles 17:12

“He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.”

"He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever." - 1 Chronicles 17:12
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What does 1 Chronicles 17:12 mean?

The verse 1 Chronicles 17:12 from the King James Version says, "He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever." This verse is part of a larger passage in which God is making a covenant with King David, promising to establish his dynasty and build a lasting…

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A House for the Lord: The Eternal Promise

The verse from 1 Chronicles 17:12 in the King James Version states: "He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever." This passage is foundational not only for understanding God's covenant with David but also for grasping the broader narrative of God's…

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A Prayer for Divine Establishment and Legacy

O Lord God of Heaven and Earth, I approach Your throne of grace with profound reverence and awe, deeply moved by Your promises and the depth of Your wisdom. As we reflect upon the words of 1 Chronicles 17:12, where You declare, "He shall build me an house, and I will stablish…

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1 Chronicles 17:12 - "He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever."
2 Chronicles 17:12 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store."
1 Chronicles 12:12 - "Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,"
1 Chronicles 8:17 - "And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,"
1 Chronicles 6:17 - "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 1:12 - "And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim."
1 chronicles 12:8
1 Chronicles 27:17 - "Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:"
1 Chronicles 3:17 - "¶ And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,"
1 Chronicles 24:17 - "The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,"
1 Chronicles 12:11 - "Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,"
1 Chronicles 12:10 - "Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,"
1 Chronicles 12:13 - "Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh."
1 Chronicles 24:12 - "The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,"
1 Chronicles 1:17 - "¶ The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech."
"Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth," - 1 Chronicles 12:12
1 Chronicles 2:17 - "And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite."
1 Chronicles 12:7 - "And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor."
1 Chronicles 16:17 - "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,"
"¶ And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store." - 2 Chronicles 17:12
1 Chronicles 6:12 - "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 12:26 - "Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred."
1 Chronicles 12:9 - "Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,"
1 Chronicles 12:6 - "Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,"
1 Chronicles 25:17 - "The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
1 Chronicles 12:5 - "Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,"
1 Chronicles 2:12 - "And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,"
1 Chronicles 9:17 - "And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;"
1 Chronicles 17:3 - "¶ And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,"