1 Chronicles 17:23

Now, Lord, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as you have spoken.

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In The King James Version

Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

In Context

22For your people Israel you made your own people forever; and you, Lord, became their God.

24Let your name be established and magnified forever, saying, 'The Lord of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel. The house of David your servant is established before you.'

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Cross References

Genesis 32:12You said, 'I will surely do you good, and make your seed as the sand of the sea, which can't be numbered because there are so many.'"

1 Kings 8:26"Now therefore, God of Israel, please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father.

Psalms 119:49Remember your word to your servant,because you gave me hope.

Luke 1:38Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word."The angel departed from her.

Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 17:17-27

David's Grateful Acknowledgment. ( b. c. 1042.) 16 And David the king came and sat before the Lord , and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? 17 And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Lord God. 18 What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant. 19 O Lord ,… Read the whole commentary →

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