The Advent of Christ:The Fulfillment of A Divine Promise

The Davidic Covenant

Path of Redemptive History

Eve Noah Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph Egypt Promises to Judah Exodus

Wilderness Canaan Judges Kings Saul David…

David

Son of Jesse / grandson of Ruth and Boaz Tribe of Judah & town of Bethlehem

Shepherd boy / youngest son / ruddy / youth / beautiful eyes / handsome

(not a king or warrior)

Chosen one of GodDefeated GoliathReplaced Saul

Greatest King of Israel (despite his sin he set the standard)

David’s Triumphs

King of Judah (2:4)King of Israel (5:3)

Conquered Jerusalem (5:7)Returned the Ark of the Covenant (6:12)

Defeated Philistia (8:1)Defeated Moab (8:2)

Defeated Ammon (10:16)Defeated Syria (10:19)

David’s Plan to Bless God (7:1-3)

Return of the Ark of the Covenant – 2 Samuel 6Build a House for the Lord – 2 Samuel 7:1-3

God’s Plan to Bless David (7:4-17)

Introduction and Importance of the Davidic Covenant

“God’s establishment of His covenant with David represents one of the theological

high points of the OT Scriptures. This key event builds on the preceding covenants

and looks forward to the ultimate establishment of God’s reign on the earth.”

Michael Grisanti

Built Upon the Abrahamic Covenant

“As God set forth the various biblical covenants, each one represented a step

forward in the revelation of God’s intentions for the world. Rather than operating in

distinct orbits or realms, each covenant builds on the preceding covenant or

covenants. Each covenant introduces new elements to God’s revelation of His plan and those elements become part of the

multi-faceted tapestry of biblical covenants.” Michael Grisanti

Similarities with the Abrahamic Covenant

(the Davidic Covenant) “consisted of a reaffirmation of the regal terms of the original

Abrahamic Covenant; with the further provision that these covenanted rights will now attach

permanently to the historic house and succession of David; and also that by God’s

grace these rights, even if historically interrupted for a season, will at last in a future kingdom be restored to the nation in perpetuity

with no further possibility of interruption.”

Alva J. McClain

God’s Correction of David and Nathan (vv. 4-7)

Making decisions without consulting God is always a bad idea

Covenant Promises Realized During David’s Lifetime

(vv. 8-11a)

A Great Name (vv. 8-9)Land for Israel (v. 10)

Rest from Enemies (v. 11a)

Covenant Promises Realized After David’s Lifetime

(2 Samuel 11b-16)

A House for David (v. 11b)

Immediate Context – SolomonActs 7:46-48

Impossible Task1 Kings 8:27

A House for David (v. 11b)

House (bayit) – dwelling, contents, household – more than four walls

Also a concern of AbramGenesis 15:2-3

A Descendant of David (v. 12a)

“from your own body”cf. Abraham Genesis 12:7; 15:4

A Descendant of David (v. 12a)

NT Confirmation

Matthew 1:1 – genealogyMark 11:10 – “Son of David”

A Descendant of David (v. 12a)

“I will raise up your descendant”Resurrection Intimation

Acts 2:29-31

An Eternal Kingdom and Throne for the Seed

(vv. 12b-16)

Everlasting Aspect

Abraham – Genesis 17:19Judah – Genesis 49:10

Why not Solomon?

“The reader immediately thinks of Solomon, David’s son and heir to the throne who

constructed the first glorious Temple in Jerusalem. Yahweh then affirms that David’s dynasty

(“house”) and throne/kingdom would be eternal (7:13 16). This statement in verses 13 and 16 vaults this portion of God’s oath beyond the

timeframe of Solomon’s reign (which ceased to exist immediately after his death). This incongruity

between divine prophecy and human history invited the NT writers to await a different son of David who would rule eternally.” Robert Bergen

House and Kingdom (12b-13, 16)

House for God1 Corinthians 3:162 Corinthians 6:16

Everlasting KingdomRevelation 11:15

Father to David’s Son

John 20:31Hebrews 1:5

Correction of the Son

Isaiah 53:6-8Hebrews 5:8-9

Lovingkindness of the Father

John 3:35; 5:20“The Father loves the Son”

David’s Response to God’s Blessing(7:18-29)

Glory to GodTheocentric Prayer