1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Samuel 7:16

And thy house shall be faithful, and thy kingdom for ever before thy face, *and thy throne shall be firm for ever.

Hebrews 1:8.

Faithful; or continue a long time. (Menochius) (3 Kings 11:38.) --- Where is not the house of David? or how is this accomplished, except in the Church? --- Thy face. Septuagint, "before me," which is conformable to Psalm 88:38. David saw Solomon on the throne, and beheld the Messias in spirit. (Calmet) --- Souls departed still see what regards them, (Sa) if they be happy. (Haydock)