Psalms 132:12
If thy sons keep my covenant, and my testimony which I will teach them, even their sons, unto futurity, shall sit on thy throne.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
13For Yahweh hath chosen Zion,—He hath desired it as a dwelling for himself:
Cross References
1 Kings 2:4to the end that Yahweh may establish his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy sons will take heed to their way, by walking before me, in truth, with all their heart, and with all their soul, (then, said he) there shall not be cut off to thee a man, from off the throne of Israel.
2 Chronicles 7:18then will I establish the throne of thy kingdom,—according as I covenanted to David thy father, saying—There shall not fail thee a man, to rule over Israel.
Psalms 102:28The children of thy servants, shall continue,—And, their seed, before thee, be established.
Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of dominion, and of prosperity, There shall be no end—Upon the throne of David and Upon his kingdom, By establishing it and By sustaining it, With justice and With righteousness,—From henceforth, Even unto times age-abiding: The jealousy of Yahweh of hosts, will perform this!
Jeremiah 33:17For, Thus, saith Yahweh,—There shall not be wanting to David—A man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;
Acts 2:30Being then, a prophet, and knowing that, with an oath, God had sworn unto him, of the fruit of his loins, to seat on his throne,
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 →