Verse 14 provides the condition of discipline for sin, making clear that mercy in v15 remains despite sin — unlike Saul's removal.

Verse 16 extends the promise of mercy to an eternal throne and kingdom, showing the lasting result of God's steadfast love.

1 Samuel 15:28 records the kingdom being torn from Saul, the event that 2 Samuel 7:15 cites as the removal of God's steadfast love.

Acts 13:34-37 quotes Isaiah 55:3 and applies the 'sure mercies of David' to Jesus' resurrection, showing fulfillment of the eternal covenant.

Isaiah 55:3 calls the 'sure mercies of David' an everlasting covenant, directly referencing the enduring mercy promised in 2 Sam 7:15.

Isaiah 37:35 invokes God's protection of Jerusalem 'for the sake of my servant David' — directly drawing on the covenant promise of steadfast love.

Isaiah 9:7 sees the eternal Davidic throne — the ultimate fulfillment of God's steadfast love promised to David's son in 2 Samuel 7.

Psalm 89:34 declares God will not break His covenant, reinforcing the unshakeable mercy promised to David in 2 Sam 7:15.

Psalm 89:28 reaffirms God's covenant mercy to David's line — 'My mercy will I keep for him for evermore' — echoing the promise in 2 Sam 7:15.

1 Kings 11:34-36 details the partial judgment on Solomon's house, yet preserves a lamp for David — fulfilling the promise of enduring love.

1 Kings 11:13 shows God partially sparing the kingdom for David's sake, even as Solomon sins — the steadfast love remains but judgment comes.

1 Samuel 16:14 shows the Spirit departing from Saul — the tangible loss of God's presence that the promise says will not happen to David's son.

In 1 Chronicles 17:13, the same promise is repeated verbatim: God's steadfast love will not be taken from David's son.

In Psalm 51:11, David pleads not to be cast away like Saul, echoing the removal language from the promise to his line.

In 2 Kings 8:19, God spares Judah for David's sake, showing the enduring steadfast love promised to David's line.

In Psalm 89:33, the psalmist reaffirms the promise: God will not remove his steadfast love from David.

1 Kings 12:16 shows the kingdom splitting from Rehoboam — a consequence of sin, yet the promise of a remnant (one tribe) preserves David's line.

In Psalm 89:49, the psalmist laments where God's steadfast love is, questioning the covenant promise.

1 Samuel 13:14 announces David as the man after God's heart to replace Saul — the transition that sets up the covenant promise to David.

In 2 Chronicles 10:16, Israel rejects David's house, contrasting with God's promise that his love would not depart.