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1 Kings 15:4
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1 Kings 15:4
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4 But for David’s sake, the Lord his God allowed his descendants to continue ruling, shining like a lamp, and he gave Abijam a son to rule after him in Jerusalem.
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1 Kings 15:4
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1 Kings 15:4
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4 Nevertheless, for David’s sake the Lord his God gave him a lamp(A) in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and by making Jerusalem strong.
1 Kings 11:36
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1 Kings 11:36
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36 His son will have one tribe so that the descendants of David my servant will continue to reign, shining like a lamp in Jerusalem, the city I have chosen to be the place for my name.
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1 Kings 11:36
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1 Kings 11:36
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36 I will give one tribe(A) to his son so that David my servant may always have a lamp(B) before me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put my Name.
2 Chronicles 21:7
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2 Chronicles 21:7
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7 But the Lord did not want to destroy David’s dynasty, for he had made a covenant with David and promised that his descendants would continue to rule, shining like a lamp forever.
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2 Chronicles 21:7
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2 Chronicles 21:7
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7 Nevertheless, because of the covenant the Lord had made with David,(A) the Lord was not willing to destroy the house of David.(B) He had promised to maintain a lamp(C) for him and his descendants forever.
Isaiah 37:35
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Isaiah 37:35
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35 ‘For my own honor and for the sake of my servant David,
I will defend this city and protect it.’”
Isaiah 37:35
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Isaiah 37:35
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Psalm 132:17
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Psalm 132:17
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17 Here I will increase the power of David;
my anointed one will be a light for my people.
Psalm 132:17
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Psalm 132:17
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Footnotes
- Psalm 132:17 Horn here symbolizes strong one, that is, king.
Psalm 18:28
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Psalm 18:28
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28 You light a lamp for me.
The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.
Psalm 18:28
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Psalm 18:28
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1 Kings 11:32
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1 Kings 11:32
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32 But I will leave him one tribe for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.
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1 Kings 11:32
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1 Kings 11:32
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32 But for the sake(A) of my servant David and the city of Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, he will have one tribe.
1 Kings 11:12
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1 Kings 11:12
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12 But for the sake of your father, David, I will not do this while you are still alive. I will take the kingdom away from your son.
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1 Kings 11:12
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1 Kings 11:12
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12 Nevertheless, for the sake of David(A) your father, I will not do it during your lifetime. I will tear it out of the hand of your son.
2 Samuel 7:12-16
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2 Samuel 7:12-16
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12 For when you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will raise up one of your descendants, your own offspring, and I will make his kingdom strong. 13 He is the one who will build a house—a temple—for my name. And I will secure his royal throne forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. If he sins, I will correct and discipline him with the rod, like any father would do. 15 But my favor will not be taken from him as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from your sight. 16 Your house and your kingdom will continue before me[a] for all time, and your throne will be secure forever.’”
Footnotes
- 7:16 As in Greek version and some Hebrew manuscripts; Masoretic Text reads before you.
2 Samuel 7:12-16
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2 Samuel 7:12-16
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12 When your days are over and you rest(A) with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood,(B) and I will establish his kingdom.(C) 13 He is the one who will build a house(D) for my Name,(E) and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.(F) 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son.(G) When he does wrong, I will punish him(H) with a rod(I) wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands. 15 But my love will never be taken away from him,(J) as I took it away from Saul,(K) whom I removed from before you. 16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me[a]; your throne(L) will be established(M) forever.(N)’”
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- 2 Samuel 7:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; most Hebrew manuscripts you
Genesis 12:2
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Genesis 12:2
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2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.
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Genesis 12:2
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Genesis 12:2
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Revelation 22:16
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Revelation 22:16
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16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne.[a] I am the bright morning star.”
Footnotes
- 22:16 Greek I am the root and offspring of David.
Revelation 22:16
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Revelation 22:16
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16 “I, Jesus,(A) have sent my angel(B) to give you[a] this testimony for the churches.(C) I am the Root(D) and the Offspring of David,(E) and the bright Morning Star.”(F)
Footnotes
- Revelation 22:16 The Greek is plural.
Romans 11:28
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Romans 11:28
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28 Many of the people of Israel are now enemies of the Good News, and this benefits you Gentiles. Yet they are still the people he loves because he chose their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Romans 11:28
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Romans 11:28
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28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies(A) for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs,(B)
John 8:12
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John 8:12
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Jesus, the Light of the World
12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
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John 8:12
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John 8:12
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Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony
12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am(A) the light of the world.(B) Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”(C)
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