2 Samuel 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 7:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 7:16 — KJV
“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”
— 2 Samuel 7:16 (KJV)
2 Samuel 7:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 7:16
“But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:16: house, kingdom, established
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:16: thine, house, ever
“Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:16: house, kingdom, ever
“And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:16: established, ever, before
“Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:16: house, established, ever
Pray 2 Samuel 7:16
Generate a Prayer from 2 Samuel 7:16
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse