11 even (A)from the day that I appointed judges over My people Israel; and (B)I will give you rest from all your enemies. The Lord also declares to you that (C)the Lord will make a house for you. 12 (D)When your days are finished and you [a](E)lie down with your fathers, (F)I will raise up your [b]descendant after you, who will come from [c]you, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 (G)He shall build a house for My name, and (H)I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:12 I.e., die
  2. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit seed
  3. 2 Samuel 7:12 Lit your bowels

11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[a](A) over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.(B)

“‘The Lord declares(C) to you that the Lord himself will establish(D) a house(E) for you: 12 When your days are over and you rest(F) with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood,(G) and I will establish his kingdom.(H) 13 He is the one who will build a house(I) for my Name,(J) and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.(K)

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:11 Traditionally judges