1 Chronicles 17:4-14
Summary for 1Chr 17:10-14: 17:10-14 a David had resolved to build a house for the Lord—the Temple. Instead, the Lord would build a house for David—a dynasty of kings. Establishing David’s eternal dynasty was the central part of God’s plan to establish his rule on earth.17:12 b The construction of the Temple was a central aspect of God’s kingdom on earth. Solomon later built the Temple (2 Chr 2–7 c) and fulfilled this promise.
17:13 d The Chronicler made this declaration about Solomon in particular (see 22:9 e; 28:5-6 f; cp. 2 Sam 7:14 g).
17:14 h In the parallel at 2 Sam 7:16 i, God promises to establish David’s house, kingdom, and throne, whereas here it is Solomon’s. While the books of Samuel and Kings cast David as Israel’s ideal king, the Chronicler views Solomon as David’s equal. David made all the preparations for building the Temple, but God designated Solomon as the Temple builder. The promise to Israel was secured in the combined reigns of David and Solomon.
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