Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
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Gill's Exposition
Then went King David in,.... Into the tabernacle where the ark was, which he had prepared for it, Sa2 6:17,
and sat before the Lord; before the ark, the symbol of his presence, and prayed, and gave…
Barnes' Notes
Sat before the Lord - In the tent where the ark was. Standing or kneeling was the usual attitude of prayer (1Ki 8:22, 1Ki 8:54-55; but compare Exo 17:12). Modern commentators mostly take the word here…
Adam Clarke
Sat before the Lord - Sometimes, when a Hindoo seeks a favor from a superior, he sits down in his presence in silence; or if he solicits some favor of a god, as riches, children, etc., he places…
We have here the solemn address David made to God, in answer to the gracious message God had sent him. We are not told what he said to Nathan; no doubt he received him very kindly and respectfully as…
David's prayer and thanksgiving
David's address to God consists of (a) humble thanksgiving for the undeserved favour shewn to him and his house, 2Sa 7:18-21; (b) praise for God's past manifestations…
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