11 when I chose judges for my people Israel. 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 “ ‘When you die and join your ancestors, I will make one of your sons the next king, and I will set up his kingdom.
13 He will build a house for me, and I will let his kingdom rule always.
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 I took away my love from Saul, whom I removed before you, but I will never stop loving your son.
16 But your family and your kingdom will continue always before me. Your throne will last forever.’ ”
17 Nathan told David everything God had said in this vision.