25 Now therefore, O Lord God, confirm forever the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and his house, and do as thou hast said.

26 And let thy Name be magnified forever by them that shall say, The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel, and let the [a]house of thy servant David be established before thee.

27 For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed unto thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant [b]been bold to pray this prayer unto thee.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 7:26 This prayer is most effectual, when we chiefly seek God’s glory, and the accomplishment of his promise.
  2. 2 Samuel 7:27 Hebrew, found his heart disposed.

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