The Davidic Covenant

2 Samuel 7

Rick Carmickle

October 23, 2022

1. David’s intention to build the Temple (2 Sam. 7:1-3)

2. God’s intention to build a Kingdom (2 Sam. 7:4-17)

Promises of the Davidic Covenant (Ps 89)

Ø Great name (v 9) = reputation

Ø Place (v 10) = land inheritance

Ø Rest (v 11)

Ø Dynasty (v 11) “house” = dynasty of David

Ø Offspring (12) = descendants

Ø Temple (v 13) “house” = Temple

Ø Throne (v 13)

Ø Sonship (v 14)

Ø Kingdom (v 13, 16)

God’s Expanding Covenant Family in Biblical Covenants:

• Adam-Eden: Holy couple (Gen 1; see Hos 6:7)

• Noah: Holy family (Gen 9:1-17)

• Abraham: Holy clan (Gen 12, 15, 17)

• Moses: Holy nation (Ex 19-24; Gen 12:2; 15=great nation)

• David: Holy kingdom (2 Sam 7; Gen 12:2; 17=great name)

• New: Holy people (Jer 31:31-34; Gen 12:2-3; 22=blessing)

3. David’s praise to God (2 Sam 7:18-29)