11 Wicked people continued to do this even when I appointed judges. But I will give you peace from all your enemies. I also tell you that I will make your descendants kings of Israel after you.
12 “‘Your days will come to an end, and you will die. At that time I will make one of your sons the next king.
13 He will build a temple for me. I will make his kingdom strong forever.
14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he sins, I will use other people to punish him. They will be my whips.
15 But I will not stop loving him. I took away my love and kindness from Saul. I removed Saul when I turned to you.
16 But your family and your kingdom will continue forever before me. Your rule will last forever.’”
17 Nathan told David everything he had heard.