1 Kings 9:5

Good News Translation

I will keep the promise I made to your father David when I told him that Israel would always be ruled by his descendants.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:12

When you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will make one of your sons king and will keep his kingdom strong.

2 Samuel 7:16

You will always have descendants, and I will make your kingdom last forever. Your dynasty will never end.’”

1 Kings 2:4

If you obey him, the Lord will keep the promise he made when he told me that my descendants would rule Israel as long as they were careful to obey his commands faithfully with all their heart and soul.

1 Kings 6:12

“If you obey all my laws and commands, I will do for you what I promised your father David.

1 Kings 8:15

He said, “Praise the Lord God of Israel! He has kept the promise he made to my father David, when he told him,

1 Kings 8:20

“And now the Lord has kept his promise. I have succeeded my father as king of Israel, and I have built the Temple for the worship of the Lord God of Israel.