Verse 23

1 Chronicles 17:23

Free Bible Version

23 So now, Lord, please ensure that what you have said about me and my house happens, and lasts forever. Please do as you have promised,

Original Language Text

hebrew

וְ/עַתָּ֣ה יְהוָ֔ה הַ/דָּבָ֗ר אֲשֶׁ֨ר דִּבַּ֤רְתָּ עַֽל עַבְדְּ/ךָ֙ וְ/עַל בֵּית֔/וֹ יֵאָמֵ֖ן עַד עוֹלָ֑ם וַ/עֲשֵׂ֖ה כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר דִּבַּֽרְתָּ

English Translation

And now, O Lord, the word that you spoke concerning your servant and concerning his house will be established forever, and do as you have spoken.

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Chapter 17 Context

1 Once David had settled into his palace, he spoke to the prophet Nathan. “Look,” he said, “I'm living... Focus ↗

2 “Do what you think you should, for God (Elohim) is with you,” Nathan replied. Focus ↗

3 But that night God (Elohim) told Nathan, Focus ↗

4 “Go and talk to my servant David. Tell him, this is what the Lord says: You are not to build a house... Focus ↗

5 I have not lived in a house from the time I led Israel out of Egypt until now. I have lived in tents... 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, go and tell my servant David this is what the Lord Almighty says. It was me who took you fr... Focus ↗

8 I have been with you wherever you've gone. I have struck down 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. I will never take away my kindness and love f... Focus ↗

14 I will put him in charge of my house and my kingdom forever, and his dynasty will last forever.” Focus ↗

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

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

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

18 What more can I, David, say to you for honoring me in this way? You know your servant all too well! Focus ↗

19 Lord, you're doing all this for me, your servant, and because it's what you want—doing all these ama... Focus ↗

20 Lord, there really is no one like you; there is no other God (Elohim), only you. We have never heard... Focus ↗

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

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

23 So now, Lord, please ensure that what you have said about me and my house happens, and lasts forever...

24 and may your true nature be recognized and honored forever, with people declaring, ‘The Lord Almight... Focus ↗

25 You, my God (Elohim), have explained to me, your servant, that you will build me a house. That's why... Focus ↗

26 For you, Lord, are God (Elohim)! You are the one who has promised all these good things to your serv... Focus ↗

27 So now, please bless your servant's house that it may continue in your presence forever. For when yo... Focus ↗

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