And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
And now, O Lord God, you are the true God, and your words are trustworthy, and you have promised this wonderful blessing to me, your servant.
David is declaring his complete trust in God, acknowledging that God is real, His promises are reliable, and the amazing blessings God has just promised will surely come true.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's prayer of gratitude after the prophet Nathan delivered God's covenant promise that David's royal line would last forever and that his son would build God's temple. David had wanted to build a house for God, but instead God promised to establish David's house (dynasty) permanently. This moment represents the formal establishment of the Davidic covenant, one of the most significant promises in Israel's history.
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