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now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it: and with your blessing let the house of your servant be blessed forever.

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Praying God's Promises Back to Him

Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry emphasize that the power of David's prayer lies in its foundation: "for you, O Lord GOD, have spoken it." David isn't just asking for a blessing; he is confidently reminding God of His own promise. This serves as a model for believers today: when we pray, we can anchor our requests in the specific promises found in Scripture, trusting that God will be faithful to His word.

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2 Samuel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Samuel 7:29

19th Century

Bishop

Let it please thee. —These words may be taken either in the optative, as in our Version, or better in the future, constituting a p…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Samuel 7:29

19th Century

Preacher

For you, O Lord GOD, have spoken it:

How he dwells on it!

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 7:29

17th Century

Pastor

Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your
servant
Not according to th…

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Matthew Henry

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…