13. He will build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
14. I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with a human rod and with blows from others.
15. But My faithful love will never leave him as I removed it from Saul; I removed him from your way.
16. Your house and kingdom will endure before Me forever, and your throne will be established forever.’ ”
17. Nathan spoke all these words and this entire vision to David.
18. Then King David went in, sat in the Lord’s presence, and said,Who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that You have brought me this far?
19. What You have done so far was a little thing to You, Lord God, for You have also spoken about Your servant’s house in the distant future. And this is a revelation for mankind, Lord God.
20. What more can David say to You? You know Your servant, Lord God.