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Let your name be established and magnified forever, saying, Yahweh of Hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and the house of David your servant is established before you.
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A Prayer for God's Glory
David's prayer is not merely for his own dynasty's security. Commentators explain his ultimate desire is that God's name would be 'established and magnified for ever.' The security of David's house serves as the public proof of God's faithfulness, which in turn brings glory and honor to God's name.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Some prefer, And let Your name be established and magnified forever; that is, "Let not only Your promise stand firm, but let Your Name als…
19th Century
Anglican
Let it indeed be established. —“Indeed, let it be assured.” This repetition is missing in Samuel.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).
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