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- 1 Chronicles
- Chapter 17
- Verse 24
1 Chronicles 17:24
Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.
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Barnes' Notes
Some prefer, “And let Thy name be established and magnified forever:” i. e., “Let not only Thy promise stand firm, but let Thy Name also stand firm (continue to be held in honor) and be magnified,”…
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
Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified Render with R.V. mg. Yea, let it be established, and let thy name be magnified.
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