For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
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Gill's Exposition
For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel,.... As he is called in Sa2 7:26,
hast revealed to thy servant; which he otherwise could not have known:
saying, I will build thee an house; see Sa2 7:11,…
Barnes' Notes
Therefore hath thy servant found in his heart ... - The promises of God are the true guide to the prayers of His people. We may dare to ask anything, how great soever it may be, which God has promised…
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…
Cambridge Bible
hast revealed to thy servant Lit. hast uncovered the ear of thy servant, a figure of speech said to be derived from the practice of removing the hair or a corner of the turban from another's ear in…
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