1 Kings 9:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →God promises to establish Solomon's throne forever, renewing the covenant He made with David.
What Does 1 Kings 9:5 Mean?
This is the promised reward attached to the 'if' of the previous verse. If Solomon walks faithfully, God will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever, exactly as He swore to David: there will never fail a descendant to sit upon Israel's throne.
Here the covenant with David is renewed in Solomon's hearing. An everlasting throne is promised, a kingdom without end. Though Israel's later kings would falter, this word would not fall to the ground; it reaches forward to the Son of David whose throne truly endures forever, the King whose reign has no end.
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What does 1 Kings 9:5 mean?
God promises to establish Solomon's throne forever, renewing the covenant He made with David.