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but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom for ever and his throne shall be established for ever.'"
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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 thou hast brought me thus far?
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And this was a small thing in thy eyes, O God; thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast shown me future generations, O LORD God!
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And what more can David say to thee for honoring thy servant? For thou knowest thy servant.
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