Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 7:13

13 He shall build an house for my Name , and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

This is meant literally and immediately of Solomon, who alone did build the material House or Temple; but mystically and ultimately of Christ, who is the Builder of Gods Spiritual House or Temple, Heb. 3. 3, 6. 1 Pet. 2. 5.

i. e. For my Service, and Worship, and Glory.

This is not meant of Solomon, for his Kingdom was not for ever. And though the Phrase for ever is sometimes used of the time of a mans life, yet it cannot be so understood here, because the Mercy here promised to David's Son is of another nature, and of far longer continuance, than that which was given to Saul, v. 15. who yet enjoyed the Kingdom as long as he lived. But it is to be understood of David's Posterity in general, but with special respect to Christ, in whose Person the Kingdom was to be lodged for ever, Isa. 9. 7. Dan. 2. 44. Luk. 1. 32. 33.

Marginal references: 1 King▪ [illegible: 1 word] and 6. 12. 1 [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word]