And as since the time that I commanded judges [to be] over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.
Ver. 11. That he will make thee an house,] i.e., Give thee a numerous and longlasting offspring to succeed thee in the throne. See Exo 2:21 Ruth 4:11 1 Kings 2:24. Scarce any of the Roman emperors had a son to succeed him: all or most of them, till Constantine, died unnatural deaths.