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Now, Yahweh, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as you have spoken.
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Praying God's Promises Back to Him
David's prayer is a model for believers. After receiving a promise from God, he immediately prays for its fulfillment, asking God to "do as thou hast spoken." Commentators explain this is an act of faith, asking God to make His word firm and secure. It demonstrates confidence in God's faithfulness and an active desire to see His will accomplished.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Lord. —Samuel adds “God.”
Let the thing ... be established. — Let the word (promise) …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).
Presbyterian
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'…
