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I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. I will not take my steadfast love from him, as I took it from him who was before you,
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but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever.'"
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In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.
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Then King David went in and sat before the LORD and said, "Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?
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And this was a small thing in your eyes, O God. You have also spoken of your servant's house for a great while to come, and have shown me future generations, O LORD God!
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