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# Connecting Statement:
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Yahweh finishes describing his promises to King David through the prophet Nathan.
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# I will set him over my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever
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These two phrases have similar meanings and emphasize that David's dynasty will last forever. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
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# his throne will be established forever
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "I will establish his throne forever" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# his throne
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A king's right to rule is referred to by the place a king sits. Alternate translation: "his right to rule" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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