Translations
Modern
And now, O Lord GOD, You are God! Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant.
Traditional
And now, O Lord God, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
Literal
And now, O Lord YHWH, You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised to Your servant this goodness.
Latin
Nunc ergo Domine Deus, tu es Deus, et verba tua erunt vera: locutus es enim ad servum tuum bona hæc.
Original
Hebrew
English
And now, O Lord GOD, You are God! Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant.
Notes
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.
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 Commitment to His People God’s Covenant with David
Events
Parallels
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
David History of Israel Jerusalem Promise Samuel, Books of First and Second Servant of the Lord
Topics
David: King of Israel: Devoutness of Faith: Exemplified God: Faithfulness of Humility: David Parents: Prayers on Behalf of Children of David Prayer: Pleas offered In Private Prayer: David