Psalms 132:12
If your children keep my word, and the teachings which I will give them, their children will be rulers of your kingdom for ever.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
13For the Lord's heart is on Zion, desiring it for his resting-place.
Cross References
1 Kings 2:4So that the Lord may give effect to what he said of me, If your children give attention to their ways, living uprightly before me with all their heart and their soul, you will never be without a man to be king in Israel.
2 Chronicles 7:18Then I will make strong the seat of your kingdom, as I gave my word to David your father, saying, You will never be without a man to be ruler in Israel.
Psalms 102:28\102:27\But you are the unchanging One, and your years will have no end.
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.
Jeremiah 33:17For the Lord has said, David will never be without a man to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of Israel;
Acts 2:30But being a prophet, and having in mind the oath which God had given to him, that of the fruit of his body one would take his place as a king,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 132:12-18
God's Choice of Zion; God's Promises to Zion. 11 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. 13 For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her… Read the whole commentary →