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2 Samuel 7:8-17

8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture and from following the flock to be ruler over my people Israel.

9 I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men of the earth.

10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed. Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning

11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.
“‘The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you:

12 When your days are over and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.

13 He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with the rod of men, with floggings inflicted by men.

15 But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.’”

17 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 7:8-17

Amos 7:15 - But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ Click to read the verse Amos 7:15 Click to read the verse Amos 7:15

1 Chronicles 21:17 - David said to God, “Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I am the one who h... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:17

Luke 1:48 - for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will ca... Click to read the verse Luke 1:48 Click to read the verse Luke 1:48

Psalms 78:70-71 - He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; Click to read the verse Psalms 78:70-71 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:70-71

1 Samuel 16:11 - So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:11

2 Samuel 12:7 - Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:7

1 Samuel 10:1 - Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, “Has not t... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:1

1 Samuel 9:16 - “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader ov... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:16 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:16

1 Samuel 2:8 - He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with prin... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:8

1 Chronicles 14:2 - And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had b... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 14:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 14:2

Psalms 78:71 - from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inh... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71

Psalms 78:70 - He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; Click to read the verse Psalms 78:70 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:70

1 Samuel 2:10 - those who oppose the Lord will be shattered. He will thunder against them from heaven; the Lord... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:10

2 Samuel 6:21 - David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone f... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:21 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:21

Acts 13:22 - After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ‘I have found David... Click to read the verse Acts 13:22 Click to read the verse Acts 13:22

1 Chronicles 17:7 - “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pas... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:7 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:7

1 Samuel 16:11-12 - So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:11-12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:11-12

2 Samuel 14:13 - The woman said, “Why then have you devised a thing like this against the people of God? When th... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:13 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:13

2 Chronicles 32:28 - He also made buildings to store the harvest of grain, new wine and oil; and he made stalls for ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 32:28 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 32:28