35. But I will take the kingdom away from his son and give ten of the tribes to you.
36. His son will have one tribe so that the descendants of David my servant will continue to reign, shining like a lamp in Jerusalem, the city I have chosen to be the place for my name.
37. And I will place you on the throne of Israel, and you will rule over all that your heart desires.
38. If you listen to what I tell you and follow my ways and do whatever I consider to be right, and if you obey my decrees and commands, as my servant David did, then I will always be with you. I will establish an enduring dynasty for you as I did for David, and I will give Israel to you.
39. Because of Solomon’s sin I will punish the descendants of David—though not forever.’”