And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.
I gave you your master's house and his wives to care for, and I gave you authority over all of Israel and Judah. And if all of that hadn't been enough, I would have given you even more.
God is reminding David of all the incredible blessings and power He had already given him, emphasizing that God would have provided even more if David had asked.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of God's confrontation with King David through the prophet Nathan after David's adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. God is listing all the ways He had blessed David - giving him Saul's household, the throne over Israel and Judah, and tremendous power and wealth. The reference to 'thy master's wives' follows ancient Near Eastern custom where a new king would inherit the previous king's household, including his wives, as a symbol of legitimate succession.
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