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10 I will establish a homeland[a] for my people—for Israel—planting them so they may live in a secure location where they will never be disturbed anymore. Wicked people[b] will no longer afflict them, as happened in the past 11 when I had commanded judges to administer[c] 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[d] for you. 12 When your life[e] is complete and you go to join[f] your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring[g] after you, who will come forth from your body,[h] and I will fortify his kingdom.

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:10 Lit. place
  2. 2 Samuel 7:10 Lit. Children of wickedness
  3. 2 Samuel 7:11 Lit. judges over
  4. 2 Samuel 7:11 I.e. a dynasty
  5. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. days
  6. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. you rest with
  7. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. seed; MT is sing.
  8. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit. your inward parts

10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant(A) them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed.(B) Wicked(C) people will not oppress them anymore,(D) as they did at the beginning 11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[a](E) over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.(F)

“‘The Lord declares(G) to you that the Lord himself will establish(H) a house(I) for you: 12 When your days are over and you rest(J) with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood,(K) and I will establish his kingdom.(L)

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:11 Traditionally judges