If you obey me, there will always be a descendant of David sitting on the throne here in Jerusalem. The king will ride through the palace gates in chariots and on horses, with his parade of attendants and subjects.
Parallel translations
- WEB For if you do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting on David’s throne, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
- KJV For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
- BSB For if you will indeed carry out these commands, then kings who sit on David’s throne will enter through the gates of this palace riding on chariots and horses—they and their officials and their people.
- NKJV For if you indeed do this thing, then shall enter the gates of this house, riding on horses and in chariots, accompanied by servants and people, kings who sit on the throne of David.
- NASB For if you will indeed perform this instruction, then kings will enter the gates of this house, sitting in David’s place on his throne, riding in chariots and on horses, the king himself, his servants, and his people.
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Quick answer
If the kings obey, the Davidic line will continue to reign in splendor. Obedience secures the dynasty's future.
Overview
God holds out a gracious promise: continued royal succession and prosperity if the kings walk in justice. This conditional offer reflects the covenant pattern of blessing for obedience. The imagery of kings entering in royal procession highlights what was at stake, and its eventual loss makes the later promise of a righteous Branch all the more precious as God's faithfulness despite human failure.
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- Jer 17:25then shall there enter in by the gates of this city kings and princes sitting on David’s throne, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and this city shall remain forever.
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