Nevertheless for David's sake the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem — Despite Abijah's apostasy, the Davidic covenant ensures succession. The phrase לְמַעַן דָּוִד (for David's sake) shows that the covenant promise overrides individual failure. The lamp (נִר, ner) represents the dynasty's continuance; it will not be extinguished despite royal sin. Jerusalem's establishment as the capital remains secure.

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