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For you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build him a house: therefore has your servant found [in his heart] to pray before you.
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Courage from God's Promise
Commentators explain that the phrase 'found in his heart to pray' is unique and can be translated as 'found his heart' or 'took courage.' David's prayer was not a casual act but one of boldness that came directly from hearing God's specific promise. This shows that God's revelation gives believers the confidence and courage to approach Him in prayer.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
O my God. —Samuel: “Jehovah Sabaoth, God of Israel.”
You have told your servant that …
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'…
