nir is used for a lamp given or promised in connection with David, his sons, and Jerusalem.

Across the supplied verses, nir occurs in statements that God gives or promises a lamp in connection with David, his descendants, Jerusalem, and the preservation of David's house.

1. A promised lamp for David's line · dominant

   All four occurrences are masculine singular absolute nouns in clauses about giving or promising a lamp. In 1 Kings 11:36 the APB renders a lamp before God in Jerusalem for David; in 1 Kings 15:4 it renders a lamp in Jerusalem in connection with raising up David's son. In 2 Chronicles 21:7 and 2 Kings 8:19, the APB places the promised lamp within statements that the LORD would not destroy David's house or Judah, and mentions David's sons.

   1 Kings 11:361 Kings 15:42 Chronicles 21:72 Kings 8:19

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB renders the relevant clause with “lamp” in every supplied verse, placing it before God in Jerusalem or within a promise concerning David and his sons. Its wording confirms the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolating every contribution of the Hebrew term.