Today's Reading | May 19, 2025
2 Samuel 7:1–17
Introduction 2 Samuel 7:1–17: David is now king of Israel, and the prophet Nathan has told him of God’s steadfast covenant with David—one of David’s descendants will always be king. David’s son is to be the one to build a temple for the LORD. Today’s Key Verse: 2 Samuel 7:16 [Nathan, speaking on behalf of the LORD, said to David:]…
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