And 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.
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Gill's Exposition
And now, O Lord God,.... From confessions of unworthiness, and of the goodness of God, and a recital of favours conferred on him and the people of Israel, David proceeds to petitions:
the word that…
Adam Clarke
And do as thou hast said - David well knew that all the promises made to himself and family were conditional; and therefore he prays that they may be fulfilled. His posterity did not walk with God,…
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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