Will Israel commit iniquity according to 2 Samuel 7:14?
Yes. According to 2 Samuel 7:14, God told David that if his son commits iniquity, He will chasten him. The context explains this applies not only to Solomon but also to the nation of Israel, which has been failing constantly and repeatedly coming under God's disciplinary action because of unbelief and sin.
Les teaches that in 2 Samuel chapter 7, God speaks to David through the prophet Nathan, first referring to Solomon, who would build a house for God's name and begin the royal family. The promise of an eternal throne goes beyond human history into eternity. In verse 14, God says, "I will be his father, he shall be my son, if he commit iniquity." Les emphasizes that this "if he commit iniquity" applies not only to Solomon but also to the nation Israel. He points out that Israel has been failing constantly, and God has chastened them over and over with the rod of men and the stripes of the children of men because of their unbelief and sin. Then verse 15 begins with the word "but," which Les highlights.
I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
More Questions
How does 2 Samuel 7:14's condition apply to believers?
The same conditional 'if he commit iniquity' applies to believers today, meaning believers too will sin.
What will God do if the king or nation commits iniquity in 2 Samuel 7:14?
If he commits iniquity, God will chasten or discipline him with the rod of men and with the stripes of the children of men.
In 2 Samuel 7:14, what does 'if he commit iniquity' mean?
The phrase 'if he commit iniquity' in II Samuel 7:14 does not mean rejection; it means that God will discipline his son as a father disciplines his children.
How does God discipline Israel according to 2 Samuel 7:14?
God will discipline His Son, the nation of Israel, just as a good earthly father disciplines his children, as Hebrews makes plain.