1 Chronicles 17:13

World English Bible

I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will not take my loving kindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before you;

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1 Chronicles 17:13 in other translations

I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee;

1 Chronicles 17:13 · American Standard Version

1 Chronicles 17:13 in context

  1. 11It will happen, when your days are fulfilled that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up your offspring after you, who will be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom.
  2. 12He will build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.
  3. 13I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will not take my loving kindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before you;
  4. 14but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom forever. His throne will be established forever.” ’ ”
  5. 15According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.