2 Samuel 7:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God promises that after David's death He will raise up his own descendant and establish that son's kingdom.
What Does 2 Samuel 7:12 Mean?
God looks beyond David's lifetime. When his days are fulfilled and he sleeps with his fathers, the LORD will raise up his seed, a son from his own body, and establish that son's kingdom. In its first sense this points to Solomon, who would reign after David and build the temple David longed to build.
Yet the promise stretches further than any single reign. The word seed carries a hope that gathers across the generations, reaching at last to one descendant whose kingdom would never end. From David's line God was preparing the Messiah, and every faithful heart that reads this verse may look forward to the King who fulfills it completely.
2 Samuel 7:12 in the Original Language
zera (זֶרַע), 'seed' -- offspring, a singular word that can mean one descendant or a whole line, opening the way to a promise larger than Solomon.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Samuel 7:12
What does 2 Samuel 7:12 mean?
God promises that after David's death He will raise up his own descendant and establish that son's kingdom.