Psalm 132:11-12
“The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.”
King James Version · the opening — all 2 verses are below
More of Psalm 132 on this sitePsalm 132:13-18
God's sworn oath to set David's offspring on his throne — which Peter cites at Pentecost as fulfilled in the risen Christ.
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132:11The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
132:12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
Fulfillment References
Acts 2:30 2 Samuel 7:12 Luke 1:32 Psalm 89:3-4
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalGod's oath to seat David's offspring on the throne is fulfilled in the risen Jesus (Acts 2:30) — the one God reigning in the glorified Son of David.
JewishGod's irrevocable oath to David of an enduring throne — a foundation of Davidic-Messianic hope.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ, the fruit of David's body, raised and enthroned.
ProtestantPeter cites this oath (Acts 2:30) — God set the risen Christ, David's offspring, on the throne.
OrthodoxChrist the sworn heir of David, enthroned in resurrection.
DispensationalThe Davidic oath, fulfilled in Christ and consummated in His throne-reign.
AcademicPsalm 132 celebrates the Davidic covenant and Zion; Peter's Pentecost sermon (Acts 2:30) reads it of the resurrection.
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