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1 Chronicles 17:8-14 New Century Version (NCV)

8. I have been with you everywhere you have gone. I have defeated your enemies for you. I will make you as famous as any of the great people on the earth.

9. I will choose a place for my people Israel, and I will plant them so they can live in their own homes. They will not be bothered anymore. Wicked people will no longer hurt them as they have in the past

10. when I chose judges for my people Israel. I will 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 make one of your sons the new king, and I will set up his kingdom.

12. He will build a house for me, and I will let his kingdom rule always.

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.’ ”

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