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25 Now, O Lord God, confirm forever the word [of the covenant] that You have spoken in regard to Your servant and his house (royal dynasty); and do just as You have spoken, 26 so that Your Name may be magnified forever, saying, ‘The Lord of hosts (armies) is God over Israel;’ and may the house (royal dynasty) of Your servant David be established [a]before You. 27 For You, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, have [b]revealed this to Your servant, saying, ‘I will build you a house (royal dynasty).’ For that reason Your servant has found [c]courage to pray this prayer to You.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 7:26 I.e. in Your Presence.
  2. 2 Samuel 7:27 Lit uncovered the ear of.
  3. 2 Samuel 7:27 Lit his heart.

25 “And now, Lord God, keep forever the promise(A) you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised, 26 so that your name(B) will be great forever. Then people will say, ‘The Lord Almighty is God over Israel!’ And the house of your servant David will be established(C) in your sight.

27 Lord Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, ‘I will build a house for you.’ So your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you.

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