2 Samuel 7:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

What more can David say to you? Lord God, you already know your servant completely.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is expressing that he's so overwhelmed by God's promises that he doesn't know what else to say, since God already knows his heart perfectly.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from David's prayer response after the prophet Nathan delivered God's covenant promise that David's dynasty would be established forever. David had wanted to build a temple for God, but God instead promised to build David's house (lineage) and make his name great. David is overwhelmed by God's generous promises and feels speechless before the Lord's goodness.

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