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What can David [say] yet more to you concerning the honor which is done to your servant? for you know your servant.

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Speechless Before Grace

David's question, "What can David say yet more?" reveals his profound humility. He is left speechless by the incredible honor God has promised him. Commentators explain that David recognizes his words are inadequate because God's grace is so overwhelming and God already knows the gratitude in his heart ("for thou knowest thy servant"). This models a response of humble awe to God's generosity.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 17:18

18th Century

Theologian

For the honor of your servant - that is, “for the honor which You have done for Your servant.” The Septuagint omits “Your servant” and rende…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 17:18

19th Century

Bishop

Samuel has the omitted “speak.” (Compare to Psalms 120:3.) The word translated “for the honour” may be a corruption of that for “to speak.”

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 17:18

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 17:1–27

17th Century

Minister

This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 7. See what is said about it there. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, for thy word'…