Jeremiah 33:17 “For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on…”

Jeremiah 33:17

For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;

World English Bible

For the LORD says: “David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel.

American Standard Version

For thus saith Jehovah: David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;

Geneva Bible 1599

For thus sayth the Lord, Dauid shall neuer want a man to sit vpon the throne of the house of Israel.

Darby Translation

For thus saith Jehovah: There shall never fail to David a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;

Young's Literal Translation

For thus said Jehovah: 'Not cut off to David is one sitting on the throne of the house of Israel,

Bible in Basic English

For the Lord has said, David will never be without a man to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of Israel;

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Cross references

“David shall never want”

1 Kings 2:4 Psalm 89:29–37 1 Chronicles 17:11–14 1 Kings 8:25 Isaiah 9:7 Jeremiah 35:19

1 Kings 2:4 · BSB

and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

Psalm 89:29–37 · BSB

I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.

1 Chronicles 17:11–14 · BSB

And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.

1 Kings 8:25 · BSB

Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard t…

Isaiah 9:7 · BSB

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The…

Jeremiah 35:19 · BSB

this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jonadab son of Rechab will never fail to have a man to stand before Me.’”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

18nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.”

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