For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
For You, O LORD of armies, God of Israel, have revealed to Your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' That's why Your servant has found courage in his heart to pray this prayer to You.
David is explaining that he has the confidence to pray boldly because God already promised to establish his royal family line.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's prayer of gratitude after the prophet Nathan delivered God's covenant promise that David's descendants would rule Israel forever. David had wanted to build a temple for God, but God reversed the idea, saying He would instead build David a 'house' (dynasty). This became known as the Davidic Covenant, a foundational promise in Israel's history.
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