II Samuel 7:29
The Scripture
(29) Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
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
Numbers 6:24Numbers 6:25Numbers 6:26I Chronicles 17:27Psalms 115:12Psalms 115:13Psalms 115:14Psalms 115:15II Samuel 22:51
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 12:3Genesis 49:28I Chronicles 17:27Nehemiah 9:5Psalms 115:12