Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
So now, please bless my family and descendants so they will last forever in your presence. You, Lord God, have promised this, and with your blessing, let my family be blessed forever.
David is asking God to follow through on His promise to bless David's family line forever, trusting completely in God's word.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, King David had just received a divine promise through the prophet Nathan that God would establish an eternal kingdom through his descendants, known as the Davidic Covenant. This promise came after David expressed his desire to build a permanent temple for God, but God declared that David's son would do so instead. In 2 Samuel 7:29, David responds in prayer, asking God to bless his house forever and affirming the Lord's spoken word.
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