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2 Samuel 7

2 Samuel 7:20

David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving · 2 Samuel 7:18–29
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Translations

Modern
What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD.
Traditional
And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant.
Literal
And what more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord YHWH.
Latin
Quid ergo addere poterit adhuc David, ut loquatur ad te? tu enim scis servum tuum, Domine Deus.

Original

Hebrew
English
What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD.

Notes

2 Samuel 7:20

For You know Your servant: God made his promises to David with full knowledge that David had both strengths and weaknesses.

2 Samuel 7:18–29

David responded with prayer to God’s promise that his family would rule as kings for many generations. In his prayer, he repeatedly acknowledged that God alone is the true king and Sovereign Lord.

2 Samuel 7:1–29

David was not happy just making a tent for the ark (2 Samuel 6:17). He wanted to build a house for God.

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Covenant with David

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 17:16–27

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David History of Israel Jerusalem Promise Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

David: King of Israel: Devoutness of God: Knowledge of Heart: Known to God Humility: David Private Prayer: David Secret: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Wisdom of God: Exhibited in Knowing: His Saints