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11 when I had commanded judges to administer[a] my people Israel. I’ll also grant you relief from all your enemies.”’

“‘The Lord also announces to you: “The Lord will himself build a house[b] for you. 12 When your life[c] is complete and you go to join[d] your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring[e] after you, who will come forth from your body,[f] and I will fortify his kingdom. 13 He will build a Temple dedicated to my Name, and I will make the throne of his kingdom last forever.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 7:11 Lit. judges over
  2. 2 Samuel 7:11 I.e. a dynasty
  3. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. days
  4. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. you rest with
  5. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. seed; MT is sing.
  6. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. your inward parts