Who is the 'seed' God promised to set up after David in 2 Samuel 7:12?
The 'seed' promised to David is his own son, proceeding from his bowels, as God's own Son. This kingly line runs from David down to the coming of Christ the King, and God establishes His kingdom and throne forever, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:12-13.
Les explains that 2 Samuel 7:12 records God's promise to set up David's seed after him, which would proceed out of his bowels—in other words, it would be his own son. This was the promise of the kingly line that would go from David all the way to the coming of Christ the King. God declares, 'I will establish His kingdom,' and 'He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of His kingdom forever.' Verse 14 adds, 'I will be His Father, and He shall be My Son.' Les notes that if this son commits iniquity, God will chasten him with the rod of men, as Israel repeatedly experienced discipline, as seen in the book of Judges. Yet God never gave up on them.
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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Does God intervene to prevent death in the promise of 2 Samuel 7:12?
Concerning 2 Samuel 7:12, God was not going to intervene in the physical element of death — the one in view would die.