What does 2 Samuel 7:15 say about God's mercy departing from David compared to Saul?
2 Samuel 7:15 declares that in spite of chastening, God's mercy shall not depart from him, as He took it from Saul, whom He put away before thee. This promise assures David's royal line that God's mercy would remain, whereas Saul's was removed.
Les explains that 2 Samuel 7:14 first promises David's son would be God's son and, if he commits iniquity, would be chastened with the rod of men and stripes of the children of men. Then verse 15 adds that despite this, God's mercy shall not depart from him, as He took it from Saul, whom He put away before thee. This contrasts Saul's removed mercy with David's enduring royal promise. Verse 16 continues that David's house, kingdom, and throne shall be established forever, and God cannot lie, ensuring the royal line would produce the King of kings, Christ, born of Mary with Joseph as legal father.
But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
More Questions
In 2 Samuel 7:15, does God ever take His mercy away from Israel?
Even though Israel falls short and is often unbelieving, God says 'My mercy shall not depart from them,' so his mercy to Israel is permanent.
What does the "But" in II Samuel 7:15 show about God's mercy toward Israel even when they fail?
The word "But" at the start of II Samuel 7:15 means that even though Israel falls short and is often unbelieving, God says His mercy shall not depart from them.