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10 I will make a place for my people Israel, and I will plant them[a] so that they[b] can dwell in their own place.[c] They will not tremble any longer, and the children of wickedness will not afflict them again, as in the former days. 11 In the manner that[d] I appointed judges over my people Israel, I will give you rest from all your enemies. And Yahweh declares to you that Yahweh will build a house for you. 12 When your days are full and you lie down with your ancestors,[e] I will raise up your offspring after you who will go out from your body, and I will establish his kingdom.

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:10 Hebrew “him”
  2. 2 Samuel 7:10 Hebrew “he”
  3. 2 Samuel 7:10 Literally “under him”
  4. 2 Samuel 7:11 Literally “And as far as” or “And from the day”
  5. 2 Samuel 7:12 Or “fathers”

10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant(A) them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed.(B) Wicked(C) people will not oppress them anymore,(D) as they did at the beginning 11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[a](E) over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.(F)

“‘The Lord declares(G) to you that the Lord himself will establish(H) a house(I) for you: 12 When your days are over and you rest(J) with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood,(K) and I will establish his kingdom.(L)

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:11 Traditionally judges