David's posterity shall endure forever (1, Ps). His kingship finds its fulfillment in the son of Mary (3), Jesus the Christ. To him be glory and praise forever (2). 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38