Jeremiah 33:17
Jeremiah 33:17 in Multiple Translations
For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,
¶ For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;
For thus saith Jehovah: David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;
For the Lord has said, David will never be without a man to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of Israel;
This is what the Lord says: David will always have a descendant who will be king of Israel,
For thus sayth the Lord, Dauid shall neuer want a man to sit vpon the throne of the house of Israel.
For thus said Jehovah: 'Not cut off to David is one sitting on the throne of the house of Israel,
For the LORD says: “David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel.
For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;
For thus saith the Lord: There shall not be cut off from David a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel.
And this is also what I, Yahweh, say: ‘There will be descendants of King David ruling [MTY] Israel forever.
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 33:17
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- Jeremiah 33:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:17
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 33:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
- Sermons on Jeremiah 33:17
Context — The Covenant with David
17For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,
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.” 19And the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 2:4 | 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.’ |
| 2 | Psalms 89:29–37 | I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure. If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments, if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments, I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes. But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness— I will not lie to David— his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah |
| 3 | Luke 1:32–33 | He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 17:11–14 | 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. He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 9:7 | 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 zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 8:25 | 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 their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 7:14–16 | I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I moved out of your way. Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 35:19 | 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.’” |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 17:27 | So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.” |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 3:29 | May it whirl over the heads of Joab and the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” |
Jeremiah 33:17 Summary
[This verse is a promise from God that a descendant of David will always be on the throne of Israel, which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This shows God's faithfulness to His people and His plan to redeem and restore them, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Hebrews 8:8-12. It gives us hope and encouragement, reminding us that God is always in control and working towards our good, as stated in Romans 8:28. By trusting in this promise, we can have confidence in God's plan and purpose for our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel?
This promise refers to the everlasting nature of the Davidic covenant, where God promises that a descendant of David will always rule over Israel, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Luke 1:32-33 and Revelation 22:16.
Is this verse talking about the current king of Israel or a future king?
This verse is looking forward to a future time when the Messiah, a descendant of David, will sit on the throne, as mentioned in Jeremiah 33:15 and Isaiah 9:7.
How does this relate to the New Testament and Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ, as a descendant of David, is the ultimate fulfillment of this promise, and His reign will be eternal, as stated in Matthew 1:1 and Revelation 19:16.
What is the significance of the house of Israel in this verse?
The house of Israel refers to the nation of Israel, which will be restored and redeemed in the future, with Jesus Christ as their king, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-25 and Romans 11:25-27.
Reflection Questions
- What does this promise reveal about God's faithfulness to His people?
- How does this verse relate to the concept of the kingdom of God, and what are the implications for our lives today?
- In what ways can we see the fulfillment of this promise in the life and reign of Jesus Christ?
- What hope and encouragement can we derive from this verse, especially in times of uncertainty and chaos?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 33:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 33:17
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 33:17
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 33:17
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:17
Sermons on Jeremiah 33:17
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That the Lord May Continue His Word. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of holding firmly to God's promises, as exemplified by David's unwavering faith in the succession of his lineage on the throne of Israel. He hi |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Kings by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of calling upon the Lord in times of distress, as exemplified by David's reliance on God for redemption and vindication. He highlights that tru |
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Ezekiel 21:26 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith delivers a powerful sermon on Ezekiel 21:26, emphasizing the end of the kingdom of Israel and the conditional promise made to David regarding his descendants. He explai |
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Continue in Sin by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of addressing hidden sins and lust in the hearts and minds of believers. He explains that God considers these hidden sins to |
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Nevertheless! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the profound impact of the word 'NEVERTHELESS' in conveying comfort, encouragement, and strength from God's Word. Through various passages, he highlights ho |
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Jesus Above All by R.G. Lee | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience of attending a gathering where they listened to a recording of a singer who had been dead for 30 years. He mentions that duri |
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How to Have a Personal Revival - Part 1 by Andrew Strom | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of four foundational elements for experiencing revival in one's life. These elements are deep repentance, the fear of the Lord |






