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2Sa 7:4-17 God Appoints His Successor to Build It.

4-17. That same night, God spoke to Nathan the prophet.

11. The Lord also told David that he would establish a lasting dynasty for him and secure his throne forever.

12. I will appoint one of your descendants to succeed you as king, and he will build a house for my name. I will establish his kingdom forever.

13. This promise referred primarily to Solomon, who would build the Temple in Jerusalem and establish David's dynasty on the throne. However, it also has a broader application, referring to Jesus Christ, God's Son of another nature (Hebrews 1:8).