KJV ORIGINAL
And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And now, LORD, you are God, and you have promised this good thing to your servant:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is acknowledging that God is truly God and affirming that God has made a wonderful promise to him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, King David had expressed his desire to build a temple for God, but through the prophet Nathan, God revealed that He would instead establish David's royal line and dynasty. This promise, known as the Davidic Covenant, assured David of God's enduring faithfulness and goodness to his descendants. In verse 26, David responds in prayer, affirming God's sovereignty and thanking Him for this pledge.
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