II Samuel 7:26
The Scripture
(26) And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.
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
I Chronicles 17:23I Chronicles 17:24I Chronicles 29:10I Chronicles 29:11I Chronicles 29:12I Chronicles 29:13Psalms 72:18Psalms 72:19Psalms 115:1Matthew 6:9John 12:28Genesis 17:18
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