2 Samuel 7:21
For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
For thy word's sake,.... For the sake of the promise he had made to him by Samuel, that he should be king, and his kingdom should be established; or for the sake of the Messiah, that should spring…
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…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
For thy word's sake To fulfil Thy promises made to me through Samuel. The reading of 1Ch 17:19, and of the LXX. here, is for thy servant's sake.
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