2 Samuel 7:21
You're doing all this for me and you have explained it to me, your servant, because of your promise and because it's what you want to do.
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20What more can I, David, tell you? You know exactly what your servant is like, Lord God.
Cross References
Numbers 23:19God isn't a human being who would lie. He's not a mere mortal who changes his mind. Does he say he's going to do something but doesn't? Does he make promises he doesn't carry out?
Joshua 23:14Now I am about to die, which is the fate of every living thing on the earth. Deep down you know that not a single one of the Lord's good promises has failed. Everything has come true. Not a single one has failed.
Psalms 138:2I bow down before your holy Temple, and I am thankful because of who you are—for your trustworthy love and faithfulness—and for the fact that your promises are even greater than what people expect of you.
Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth may pass away, but my words won't pass away.
Luke 1:72He was merciful to our fathers, remembering his holy agreement—
Luke 12:32Don't be afraid, little flock, for your Father is happy to give you the kingdom.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 7:19-29
David's Prayer for God's Blessing. ( b. c. 1042.) 18 Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord , and he said, Who am I, O Lord God ? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? 19 And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God ; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God ? 20 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God , knowest thy servant. 21 For thy word's sake, and according to thine own… Read the whole commentary →