King James Version

What Does 1 Chronicles 17:11 Mean?

“And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.”

Context

Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,

And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house.

And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

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

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(11) Omit the mark indicating the beginning of a paragraph (¶). **And it shall come to pass.**—In accordance with the promise, “The Lord will build thee an house” (1Chronicles 17:10). The phrase is wanting in Samuel, and should probably be supplied, with LXX. **Be expired.**—*Are fulfilled* (perfect; Samuel has imperfect tense). **That thou must go to be with thy fathers.**—Literally, *to go with thy fathers*—an unusual expression, for which Samuel has the ordinary, “and thou lie down with thy fathers.” (Comp. 1Kings 2:2 : “Go the way of all the earth.”) **Which shall be** (shall arise or come, Genesis 17:16) **of thy sons.**—Samuel has the more original, “which shall go forth from thy bowels.” The chronicler has paraphrased this, to suit the taste of a later age. **His kingdom.**—Heb., *malkûthô*—a later word than the synonym in Samuel (*mamlakhtô*)*.*

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

1 Chronicles 17:11 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.