2 Samuel 7:12
“I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.”
King James Version
Fulfillment References
Luke 1:32-33 Acts 2:30 Hebrews 1:5
Archaeological & Historical Evidence
The Tel Dan Inscription (9th century BC) — the earliest extra-biblical reference to the House of David.
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishPartially fulfilled in Solomon; full fulfillment awaits the Messiah ben David.
CatholicFulfilled in Jesus, the eternal King of the Davidic dynasty (Luke 1:32).
ProtestantThe Davidic Covenant — ultimately fulfilled in Christ's eternal kingdom.
DispensationalPartially now; fully in the Millennium on David's literal throne in Jerusalem.
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