2 Samuel 7:27
“For 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.”
2 Samuel 7:27 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Because thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to the ear of thy servant, saying: I will build thee a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer to thee.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For thou, O Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
- DARBYDarby
- For thou, Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee a house; therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For you, Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For Thou, Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel, Thou hast uncovered the ear of Thy servant, saying, A house I build for thee, therefore hath Thy servant found his heart to pray unto Thee this prayer;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Because you, Lord Almighty, God of Israel, have revealed this to your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore, your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you.
Context: 2 Samuel 7
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:
29Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
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.