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Reflecting God's Glory
Commentators note that David's prayer is a model of worship. God promised to make David's name great, and David's first response is to pray, "let your name be magnified forever." His primary concern is not his own legacy but God's reputation. This teaches believers to prioritize God's glory above personal ambition, turning God's blessings into reasons for praise.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 7:26
19th Century
Bishop
Let thy name be magnified. —David here, in the true spirit of the Lord’s prayer, puts in the forefront of his petition th…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 7:26–27
19th Century
Preacher
Saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of your servant David be established before you. For you, O LORD of hosts, …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 7:26
17th Century
Pastor
And let your name be magnified for ever
David desired the performance of the above things not so much for his own sa…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 7:18–29
17th Century
Minister
David's prayer is full of the breathings of devout affection toward God. He had low thoughts of his own merits. All we have, must be looked upon as…