I Chronicles 17:13
The Scripture
(13) I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After David's death the people mourned for seven days, weeping and crying out to God for his return. The priests and Levites were appointed to lead the mourning, and the king's son was buried in the city. The chapter emphasizes God's faithfulness and the covenant's endurance amid grief.
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