1 Chronicles 17:16

David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving

16 Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? 1

1 Chronicles 17:16 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:16

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).

1 Chronicles 17:16 In-Context

14 But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”
15 So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire revelation.
16 Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?
17 And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God.
18 What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant,

Cross References 1

  • 1. (2 Samuel 7:18–29)
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