What earlier covenant does God's promise to David in 2 Samuel 7 go back to?
God's promise to David in 2 Samuel 7 traces back to the Abrahamic covenant. In that earlier covenant, God promised Abraham that out of him would come a nation of people. He would place them in the land and eventually bring forth the ruler or government over the Kingdom.
Les explains that the promise to David in 2 Samuel 7 does not stand alone. It goes further back to the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised Abraham that out of him would come a nation of people. God would put them in the geographical area of Palestine, or the land of Israel, and at the appropriate time bring forth the ruler or government over the Kingdom. Les notes this Kingdom concept is part and parcel of the Old Testament. In 2 Samuel 7, God speaks to David through the prophet Nathan, promising an everlasting throne for Solomon's Kingdom, and He also speaks of chastening Israel with the rod of men if they commit iniquity.
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What did God promise David in 2 Samuel 7 about a royal family?
In 2 Samuel 7 God promised David that a royal house and royal family would begin with him, and that down through the ages that royal family would be the ancestors of the King.