2 Samuel 7:26
“And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.”
2 Samuel 7:26 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- That thy name may be magnified for ever, and it may be said: The Lord of hosts is God over Israel. And the house of thy servant David shall be established before the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of thy servant David shall be established before thee.
- DARBYDarby
- And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is God over Israel; and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let your name be magnified forever, saying, 'Yahweh of Armies is God over Israel; and the house of your servant David shall be established before you.'
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Thy Name is great unto the age, saying, Jehovah of Hosts is God over Israel, and the house of Thy servant David is established before Thee,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- so that your name 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 before you.
Context: 2 Samuel 7
24For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.
25And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said.
26And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.
27For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
28And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
About 2 Samuel 7: David's Covenant with God
God makes a covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty through his descendants.
Commentary
2 Samuel 7 is a pivotal chapter in the book of 2 Samuel, as it marks the beginning of God's covenant with David. In this chapter, God speaks to David through the prophet Nathan and promises to establish an everlasting dynasty for David and his descendants. This promise is a significant moment in the history of Israel, as it marks the beginning of the Davidic Covenant, which is the basis for the monarchy of Israel.