I would simply like to point out three features leading to God’s promise for King David’s family:

The prophecy comes first,
I. IN RESPONSE TO A SERVANT’S HEART

The prophecy comes second,
II. IN DESIRE FOR A HOUSE OF GOD


The prophecy comes finally,
III. IN COUNSEL FROM HIS PREACHER

Conclusion
We would be way off base if we were to think that all of David’s children and children’s children turned out well.

It just isn’t what happened.

And I freely admit that the real reason God’s promise was fulfilled was, not because of David, but because of the will of God.

But David’s family did produce the better kings than did Jeroboam and the rebellious Northern kingdom.

And the genealogies of Matthew and Luke prove that Jesus Christ, the Son of God is both legally and legitimately also, the Son of David.