KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and it shall be blessed for ever.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now please, let it make you happy to bless the family of your servant, so that it may remain in your presence forever. When you bless something, LORD, it stays blessed forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is asking God to bless his family line forever, trusting that whatever God blesses will remain blessed throughout all time.
📚 Historical Context
This is David's response after the prophet Nathan delivered God's promise that David's dynasty would be established forever. David had wanted to build a temple for God, but God instead promised to build David's house (dynasty) and establish his kingdom eternally. This prayer shows David's humble acceptance and gratitude for God's covenant promise.
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