'Kings and Kingdoms'

When King David became king of the Jews, God told him through the prophet Nathan, “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.” This is an unconditional promise emphasizing an everlasting dynasty through David’s line. However, there has not been a Jewish kingdom since the Hasmonean period, before the first century. Moreover, there has been no Jewish king from the royal line of David since Zedekiah, prior to the Babylonian exile. How, then, can David’s kingdom last forever through his line if there has not been a Jewish kingdom ruled by a descendant of King David for over 2,500 years? Does this mean the prophecy is false? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #377.