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Post by elizabeth on Jun 17, 2017 23:44:21 GMT
This passage of scripture confuses me:
Eze 37:24 "My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd; and they will walk in My ordinances and keep My statutes and observe them. Eze 37:25 "They will live on the land that I gave to Jacob My servant, in which your fathers lived; and they will live on it, they, and their sons and their sons' sons, forever; and David My servant will be their prince forever. Eze 37:26 "I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will place them and multiply them, and will set My sanctuary in their midst forever. Eze 37:27 "My dwelling place also will be with them; and I will be their God, and they will be My people. Eze 37:28 "And the nations will know that I am the LORD who sanctifies Israel, when My sanctuary is in their midst forever."'" w
The Hebrew word for king, in verse 24ed was numbed H4428 almost exclusively defined as king. The Hebrew word for prince, in verse 25 was numbered H5387 and was most often defined as a prince, a word used to describe kings and leaders.
Christ will be King, but I'm confused about this scripture that says David will be a king. Will there be 2 kings, though I realize David will just be living in a resurrected body - he won't even have the advantage of even the least of the member of the Bride? I'd appreciate your input.
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Post by morningstar on Jun 18, 2017 0:23:18 GMT
Being as I am not a theologian, but have learned much from the theologians mentioned below as they take the literal interpretations of Scripture and apply to distinguish the role David will play during the Millennial reign of Jesus Christ. I have learned that in taking the Basic Truths of Scripture, will shed light on the obscure passages of Scripture which helps bring harmony in the flow of God's Word. As I am not articulate in expressing my thoughts on the subject, I will post the comments given by these Theologians taken from the book "Things to Come" by J. Dwight Pentecost, in which view I have taken. . This will better help understand the Theocratic Government during the millennial reign of Christ.
The Davidic Covenant was given by God to David; The promise of David's, house, throne and Kingdom shall be established forever.
2 Samuel 7:16 And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.
According to J.Walvoord.
The 3 key words here are House, Throne, and Kingdom.
House - Meaning David's posterity
Throne - not a literal throne but in the Power and dignity which was Sovereign and supreme in David as King.
Kingdom - The right to rule always belonged to David's seed. By the term "Kingdom" there is reference to David's Political kingdom over Israel. By the expression "for ever" it is signified that the Davidic Authority, and Davidic Kingdom, or rule over Israel shall never be taken away from David's posterity.
Here are some notes by John Walvoord: & Dwight Pentecost reference from the book "Things to Come"
What does the major terms of the covenant mean? By Davids "house" it can hardly be doubted that reference is made to David's posterity, his physical descendants. It is assured that they will never be slain in toto, nor displaced by another family entirely.
The line of David will always be a Royal Line.
Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant.
He is called.
Branch unto David (Jer. 23:5)
Son of David 15 times in Scripture
Seed of David (John 7:42, Rom. 1:3, 2 Tim.2:8)
Root of David (Rev. 5:5)
Root and offspring of David (Rev. 22:16)
He will return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Rev. 19:16) And will Rule over all during the Millennial Kingdom
David is referenced in Scripture as a prince..Ezekiel 45:22 Ezekiel 46:2
Dwight Pentecost note:
There are a number of references which establish the regency of David in the Millennium (Isa. 55:3-4. Jer. 30:9..33:15, 17, 20-21: Ezek. 34:23-24, 37:24-25, Hos.3:5, Amos 98:11)
Jesus is the King and David is a prince.
The literal interpretation which hold that David means the historical David, who comes into regency by resurrection at the second advent of Christ.
Newell: We must not confuse in our minds this situation. We must believe the plain words of God. David is not the Son of David. Christ, as Son of David, will be King: and David, His father after the flesh will be prince, during the millennium.
There are several considerations which support this interpretation 1) It is most consistent with the literal principle of interpretation. 2) David alone could sit as regent in the millennium without violating the prophecies concerning David's reign. 3) Resurrected saints are to have positions of responsibility in the millennium as reward (Matt:19:26, Luke 19:12-27). David might well be appointed to this responsibility since he was "a man after God's own heart." it would be concluded that in the government of the millennium David will be appointed to regent over Israel and will rule over that land as "prince", ministering under the authority of Jesus Christ, the King. The prince thus might lead in worship, offer memorial sacrifices, divide the land allotted to him among his faithful seed without violating his position by resurrection.
Nobles and governors will reign under David. In the millennial age Jesus Christ will be "King of kings", and Lord of lords" As such He is sovereign over subordinate rulers. Under David the land of Israel will be ruled through these individuals.
And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them..(Jer. 50:21)
Behold a King shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment (Isa. 32:1)
In the New Testament it is revealed that authority over the twelve tribes of Israel will be vested in the hands of the twelve disciples . (Matt. 19:28)
This would indicate that under David there will be many subordinate rulers, who exercise theocratic power and administer the government of the millennium.
Many lesser authorities will rule. There will be yet a small subdivision of authority in administration of the government. The parable of Luke 19:12-28 indicates that authority will be appointed to individuals over ten cities and five cities in the Kingdom. They evidently are responsible to the head of the tribes, who, in turn will be responsible to David, who is responsible to the King Himself. Such positions of authority are appointed as a reward of faithfulness.
It will be a universal reign. The subdivided authority from Christ through David to the Twelve and on down to the rulers over the cities as outlined above relates to Israel. Since Christ will be "King of kings, and Lord of lords" this same subdivided authority will obtain in other portions of the earth as well. There will be no part of the earth that will not own the authority of the King (Dan. 2:35, 7:14, 27, Mic. 4:1-2, Zech. 6:10)
My thoughts: I am looking forward to the Millennial age where we will all be interacting with these biblical heroes of faith. I can hardly wait!
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Post by elizabeth on Jun 18, 2017 3:11:34 GMT
Thank you Morningstar, that sounds logical, and I thank you for finding good sources of information, and typing it out for me.
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Post by Gr8tful on Jun 21, 2017 6:30:27 GMT
Great question Elizabeth and wayyyy over my head! Morningstar, always great answers! Good job ladies!
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