And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
And this was still just a small thing to you, O Lord God! But you have also made promises about my family's future for generations to come. Is this how you normally treat people, O Lord God?
David is amazed that God's incredible promises to him and his family are just the beginning of even greater blessings God has planned.
📚 Historical Context
In 2 Samuel 7, King David is responding to a divine promise delivered through the prophet Nathan, where God assures David that his dynasty will endure forever and that a descendant will build the temple. This occurs during David's reign in ancient Israel, around 1000 BC, when the nation was establishing itself as a kingdom and David had just been granted rest from his enemies. David is overwhelmed by God's generosity, viewing the promise as far beyond what a human ruler might expect.
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