1 Chronicles 17:16

David's Prayer in Response

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

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 settle him in My house and in My kingdom forever , and his throne shall be established forever .""'

15 According to all these words and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.

16 Then David the king 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 this far?

17 "This was a small thing in Your eyes, O God; but You have spoken of Your servant's house for a great while to come, and have regarded me according to the standard of a man of high degree, O LORD God.

18 "What more can David still say to You concerning the honor bestowed on Your servant? For You know Your servant.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 7:18