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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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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Samuel 7:8–11

19th Century

Preacher

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.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 7:9

17th Century

Pastor

And I was with you wherever you went
When he went against Goliath, when he went forth against the Philistines, when …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 7:4–17

17th Century

Minister

Blessings are promised to the family and descendants of David. These promises relate to Solomon, David's immediate successor, and the royal line of…

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