God's covenant with David
2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17; Psalm 89; Luke 1:32–33
David wanted to build God a house; instead God promised to build David a house, a dynasty whose throne would last forever.
Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.”’
2 Samuel 7:16 (World English Bible)
Through the prophet Nathan, God said David's son would build the temple, and that God would be a father to him. The promise reached beyond Solomon: David's throne would be established forever.
This covenant is the root of Israel's hope for a Messiah, the “son of David.” The angel Gabriel told Mary that God would give Jesus “the throne of his father David” and that his kingdom would have no end (Luke 1:32–33).
Dating notes
After David was settled in his palace (Ussher, 1044 BC).