12 He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 17:12

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

12 He shall build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever.

The Message

12 He will build a house to honor me, and I will guarantee his kingdom's rule forever.

New King James Version

12 He shall build Me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.

New Living Translation

12 He is the one who will build a house-a temple-for me. And I will secure his throne forever.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 17:12

Chapter Contents

David's purposes; God's gracious promises.

This chapter is the same as Isaiah 42:1; and it is for his sake, upon account of his mediation, that the promises are made good to all believers; it is in him, that they are yea and amen. For His sake it is done, for his sake it is made known; to him we owe all this greatness, from him we are to expect all these great things. They are the unsearchable riches of Christ, which, if by faith we see in themselves, and see in the Lord Jesus, we cannot but magnify as the only true greatness, and speak honourably of them. For this blessedness may we look amidst the trials of life, and when we feel the hand of death upon us; and seek it for our children after us.