KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So now, LORD, let what you have promised about me and my family be established forever, and do exactly what you have said you would do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking God to fulfill His promises about David's family and kingdom, trusting that God will do exactly what He said He would do.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of David's prayer response after the prophet Nathan delivered God's covenant promise that David's dynasty would be established forever and that one of his descendants would build the temple. David had wanted to build a house for God, but God instead promised to build a 'house' (dynasty) for David. This covenant became foundational to Israel's understanding of the coming Messiah.
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