II Samuel 7:25
The Scripture
(25) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
David desired to build a temple for the LORD, but the prophet Nathan relayed God's promise that instead of David building God a house, the LORD would build David a house—establishing his throne and kingdom forever. David responded with a humble prayer of thanksgiving for this everlasting covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 32:12Psalms 119:49Jeremiah 11:4Jeremiah 11:5Ezekiel 36:37
Related verses (shared words)
Jeremiah 16:3Jeremiah 27:19Numbers 30:12Ruth 4:7I Kings 5:8II Kings 22:13