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and now it has pleased you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you: for you, Yahweh, have blessed, and it is blessed forever.

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A Declaration of Faith

Scholars like Charles Ellicott point out a subtle shift from the parallel account in 2 Samuel. There, David asks God to bless his house. Here, David makes a statement of faith: 'You have willed to bless.' This isn't just a request; it's a confident declaration that because God has initiated the blessing, it is secure and permanent. It models a faith that rests on what God has already started to do.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 17:27

18th Century

Theologian

The marginal reading is preferable.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 17:27

19th Century

Bishop

Now therefore let it please you. —Rather, and now You have willed to bless. Samuel: “and now be willing, and bless.”

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 17:27

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'…