2 Samuel 7:27 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

For you, Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, I will build you a house: therefore has your servant found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Therefore hath thy servant found in his heart... - The promises of God are the true guide to the prayers of His people. We may dare to ask…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Therefore hath thy servant. —The ground of the believer’s prayer must always be the lovingkindness and promises of God.

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century

Baptist

19th Century

And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

For you, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel As he is called in (2 Samuel 7:26):

has revealed t…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

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…

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