2 Samuel 7:27

27 You, LORD of Armies, God of Israel, have revealed it especially to me, saying, 'I will build a house for you.' That is why I have found the courage to offer this prayer to you.

2 Samuel 7:27 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 7:27

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

hast revealed to thy servant;
which he otherwise could not have known:

saying, I will build thee an house;
see ( 2 Samuel 7:11 ) ;

therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto
thee;
found his heart disposed to this service, or found freedom and boldness in him to put up this prayer to God; what encouraged and emboldened him to do it was the gracious promise of God, that he would build up his family, and establish his kingdom; or otherwise he could not have taken such liberty, and used such boldness with God in prayer, as to have requested it of him.

2 Samuel 7:27 In-Context

25 "Now, LORD God, keep the promise you made to me and my house forever. Do as you promised.

26 Your name will be respected forever when [people] say, 'The LORD of Armies is God over Israel.' And the house of your servant David will be established in your presence.

27 You, LORD of Armies, God of Israel, have revealed it especially to me, saying, 'I will build a house for you.' That is why I have found the courage to offer this prayer to you.

28 "Almighty LORD, you are God, and your words are trustworthy. You promised me this good thing.

29 Now, please bless my house so that it may continue in your presence forever. Indeed, you, Almighty LORD, have promised it. With your blessing my house will be blessed forever."