1 Chronicles 17:18
What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.
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Barnes' Notes
For the honor of thy servant - i. e., “for the honor which Thou hast done for Thy servant.” The Septuagint omits “Thy servant,” and renders it: “What can David say more to Thee to glorify Thee? For…
We have here David's solemn address to God, in answer to the gracious message he had now received from him. By faith he receives the promises, embraces them, and is persuaded of them, as the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
speak more R.V. say yet more.
for the honour of thy servant R.V. concerning the honour which is done to thy servant. Samuel omits these words.
thou knowest thy servant Approvest, acceptest; cp. Psa…
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