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and I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a great name, like the name of the great ones who are in the earth.
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God's Proven Faithfulness
Commentators explain that God's promise of future greatness was built on a foundation of past faithfulness. God reminds David of His constant presence and protection through every specific trial—from fighting Goliath to fleeing from Saul. This serves as a powerful reminder that God's future promises are grounded in His proven actions.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Baptist
God has a way of returning men's generosity in kind. Since David wished to build God's house, God would build David's house.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I was with you wherever you went When he went against Goliath, when he went forth against the Philistines, when …
Presbyterian
Blessings are promised to the family and descendants of David. These promises relate to Solomon, David's immediate successor, and the royal line of…