Verse 18

2 Samuel 7:18

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18 God (Elohim), you talk as if this was a small thing in your eyes, and you also have spoken about the future of my house, my family dynasty. Is this your usual way of dealing with human beings, Lord God (Elohim)?

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יָּבֹא֙ הַ/מֶּ֣לֶךְ דָּוִ֔ד וַ/יֵּ֖שֶׁב לִ/פְנֵ֣י יְהוָ֑ה וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר מִ֣י אָנֹכִ֞י אֲדֹנָ֤/י יְהוִה֙ וּ/מִ֣י בֵיתִ֔/י כִּ֥י הֲבִיאֹתַ֖/נִי עַד הֲלֹֽם

English Translation

And King David came and sat before the Lord, and he said, "Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that you have brought me this far?"

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Chapter 7 Context

1 So he said to Nathan the prophet, “Look at me—I live in a palace made of cedar, but the Ark of God (... Focus ↗

2 “Go ahead, do whatever you want, for the Lord is with you,” Nathan told the king. Focus ↗

3 But that night the Lord spoke to Nathan and told him, Focus ↗

4 “Go and tell my servant David, This is what the Lord says: Should you be the one to build a house fo... Focus ↗

5 For I have never lived in a house, from the time I led the Israelites out of Egypt up till now. I ha... Focus ↗

6 But in all those travels with all of Israel did I ever ask any Israelite leader I'd ordered to take... Focus ↗

7 So then, tell my servant David this is what the Lord Almighty says. I was the one who took you from... Focus ↗

8 I have been with you wherever you've gone. I have destroyed all your enemies right in front of you,... Focus ↗

9 I will choose a place for my people Israel. I will settle them there and they won't be disturbed any... Focus ↗

10 from the time I placed judges in charge of my people. I will defeat all of your enemies. Also I want... Focus ↗

11 For when you come to the end of your life and join your ancestors in death, I will bring to power on... Focus ↗

12 He will be the one to build me a house, and I will make sure his kingdom lasts forever. Focus ↗

13 I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to me. If he does wrong, I will discipline him with... Focus ↗

14 But I will never take away my kindness and love from him, as I did in the case of Saul whom I remove... Focus ↗

15 Your house and your kingdom will last forever; your dynasty will be secure forever.” Focus ↗

16 This is what Nathan explained to David—everything he was told in this divine revelation. Focus ↗

17 Then King David went and sat down in the presence of the Lord. He prayed, “Who am I, Lord God (Elohi... Focus ↗

18 God (Elohim), you talk as if this was a small thing in your eyes, and you also have spoken about the...

19 What more can I, David, tell you? You know exactly what your servant is like, Lord God (Elohim). Focus ↗

20 You're doing all this for me and you have explained it to me, your servant, because of your promise... Focus ↗

21 How great you are, Lord God (Elohim)! There really is no one like you; there is no other God (Elohim... Focus ↗

22 Who else is as fortunate as your people Israel? Who else on earth did God (Elohim) go and redeem to... Focus ↗

23 You made your people Israel your own forever, and you, Lord, have become their God (Elohim). Focus ↗

24 So now, Lord God (Elohim), please ensure that what you have said about me and my house happens, and... Focus ↗

25 and may your true nature be honored forever, with people declaring, ‘The Lord Almighty is Israel's G... Focus ↗

26 Lord Almighty, God (Elohim) of Israel, you have revealed this to me, your servant, telling me, ‘I wi... Focus ↗

27 Lord Almighty, you are God (Elohim)! Your words are truth, and you are the one who has promised thes... Focus ↗

28 So now, please bless your servant's house that it may continue in your presence forever. For you hav... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 7 (28 verses)
Version: Free Bible Version

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