2Sa 7:16-19 | TNotes | STEP | 7:16 for all time ... forever: God’s promises do not negate human responsibility and accountability (7:14 ). Wrongdoing requires a just response from God. However, no wayward son of David could move God to withdraw his promise to preserve David’s dynasty. Although the dynasty disappeared for hundreds of years, David’s house and kingdom were renewed in Jesus Christ, the sinless descendant of David who reigns forever.

c7:18-29►

eExod 4:11►

gRev 11:15►

‏ 2 Samuel 7:16-19

7:16 ^a for all time ... forever: God’s promises do not negate human responsibility and accountability (7:14 ^b). Wrongdoing requires a just response from God. However, no wayward son of David could move God to withdraw his promise to preserve David’s dynasty. Although the dynasty disappeared for hundreds of years, David’s house and kingdom were renewed in Jesus Christ, the sinless descendant of David who reigns forever.
Summary for 2Sam 7:18-29: 7:18-29 ^c David responded prayerfully to God’s promise of a dynasty, repeatedly acknowledging God’s true kingship as Sovereign Lord. 7:18 ^d David’s question, “Who am I?” was an expression of genuine humility (cp. Exod 4:11 ^e).
7:19 ^f God’s plan to give David a lasting dynasty stretched well beyond his lifetime. The promise is fulfilled forever in the eternal reign of Christ (Rev 11:15 ^g).