1 Kings 8:25 · KJV

"Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me."

King James Version

Passage Context

²³And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:

²⁴Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.

²⁵Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me.

²⁶And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father.

²⁷But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

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Reflection Questions

How does God's promise to David impact your understanding of faithfulness?

What does it mean for you to walk in the ways of God?

When have you felt a sense of divine guidance in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can remain faithful in your commitments, just as David was.

leadership

Reflect on how your actions influence those around you, especially in leadership roles.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Places in This Verse

Israel(Israel today)

The ancient kingdom where the Israelites settled, known for its significant biblical events and figures.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This promise to David foreshadows Jesus as the eternal king from David's lineage.

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