23 (A)And what one people in the earth is like thy people, like Israel? whose God went and redeemed them to himself, that they might be his people, and that he might make him a name, and do for [a]you great things, and terrible for [b]thy land, O Lord, even for thy people, whom thou redeemedst to thee out of Egypt, from the [c]nations, and their gods?

24 For thou hast [d]ordained to thyself thy people Israel to be thy people forever: and thou Lord art become their God.

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.

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:23 O Israel.
  2. 2 Samuel 7:23 And inheritance, which is Israel.
  3. 2 Samuel 7:23 From the Egyptians and their idols.
  4. 2 Samuel 7:24 He showeth that God’s free election is the only cause, why the Israelites were chosen to be his people.

23 And who is like your people Israel(A)—the one nation on earth that God went out to redeem as a people for himself, and to make a name(B) for himself, and to perform great and awesome wonders(C) by driving out nations and their gods from before your people, whom you redeemed(D) from Egypt?[a] 24 You have established your people Israel as your very own(E) forever, and you, Lord, have become their God.(F)

25 “And now, Lord God, keep forever the promise(G) you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised,

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:23 See Septuagint and 1 Chron. 17:21; Hebrew wonders for your land and before your people, whom you redeemed from Egypt, from the nations and their gods.