2 Samuel 7:12

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তোমাৰ আয়ুস সম্পূৰ্ণ হ’লে, যেতিয়া তুমি নিজ ওপৰ-পিতৃসকলৰ লগত নিদ্ৰিত হ’বা, তেতিয়া তোমাৰ ঔৰসত উৎপন্ন হোৱা তোমাৰ পাছৰ বংশৰ লোকক মই স্থাপন কৰিম আৰু তেওঁৰ ৰাজ্য স্থিৰ কৰিম।

What Does This Mean?

God promises David that after he dies, his son will take over his kingdom and rule over Israel. This son will be God's chosen leader, and God will ensure the kingdom's success. It's a promise of continuity and divine support.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you love very much. When you grow up and can't play with it anymore, God promises that you'll have a child who will get to play with that toy and take care of it, just like you did. It's like passing on something special to your family.

Historical Background

This verse is part of 2 Samuel, written by the prophet Nathan or a later compiler, around the 9th century BCE. It was written to reassure King David that his dynasty would continue after his death, emphasizing divine favor and continuity of leadership in ancient Israel.

Living It Out Today

Consider a family business where a parent is retiring. The verse teaches that with faith, the business can continue successfully under the next generation, just as God promised David's kingdom would continue under his son.

Topics

• faith
• promise
• kingdom
• inheritance
• continuity
• divine intervention

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 1:35
• Psalm 89:29
• Luke 1:32
• Acts 2:30
• Romans 1:3

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in 2 Samuel 7:12?

God is speaking to King David, promising him that his lineage will continue and rule over Israel.

What does 'sleep with thy fathers' mean?

This is an ancient idiom meaning 'to die', suggesting a peaceful transition and joining of ancestors in death.

How does this verse apply to a family business?

It can be seen as a promise that with faith, a business can continue successfully under the next generation, much like God promised David's kingdom would continue under his son.

What is the significance of the promise in 2 Samuel 7:12?

It's significant because it assures David that his lineage and leadership will continue, symbolizing divine support and the promise of a lasting kingdom.