What did God promise about the kingdom of David's seed in 2 Samuel 7:12-13?
God promised to set up David’s seed after him, a descendant from his own body, and to establish that Son’s kingdom. He further promised that this seed would build a house for God’s name and that God would establish the throne of His kingdom forever.
Les explains that in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 God declares He will not prevent David’s physical death; David will sleep with his fathers. But God will set up David’s seed after him, a descendant proceeding from his own body—His own Son. God promises, 'I will establish His kingdom.' Verse 13 continues, 'He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of His kingdom forever.' Les ties this to the kingly line running from David down to the coming of Christ the King, the promised house of David. Verse 14 adds, 'I will be His Father, and He shall be My Son,' with chastening if iniquity comes, as Israel repeatedly experienced under God’s discipline.
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.
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Who is the seed promised to David in 2 Samuel 7:12?
The seed promised to proceed out of David's bowels in 2 Samuel 7:12 is his own son.