O LORD, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things.
O LORD, for the sake of your servant, and because it's what your heart desires, you have done all these amazing things, revealing all these great promises to me.
David is praising God, recognizing that all the incredible promises God made to him were given not because David deserved them, but because of God's generous heart and faithfulness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King David's prayer in 1 Chronicles 17, where he responds to God's promise delivered through the prophet Nathan. God had assured David that He would establish an eternal dynasty through his lineage instead of allowing David to build a temple, emphasizing God's sovereign plan during the united monarchy of Israel in the 10th century BC. This highlights David's humility and gratitude for God's faithfulness to His chosen servant.
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