10. Evil people have hurt them since I chose leaders for my people Israel. I will also defeat all your enemies.“‘I tell you that the Lord will make your descendants kings of Israel after you.
11. When you die and join your ancestors, I will let your child be the new king. He will be one of your own sons. And I will make his kingdom strong.
12. He will build a house for me. And I will let his family rule forever.
13. I will be his father, and he will be my son. I took away my love from Saul, who ruled before you. But I will never stop loving your son.
14. I will put him in charge of my house and kingdom forever. His family will rule forever.’”
15. Nathan told David everything God had said in this vision.
16. Then King David went in and sat in front of the Lord. David said, “Lord God, why have you made me so important to you? Why have you made my family important?