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2 Samuel 7:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

In 2 Samuel 7, King David is responding in prayer to God's promise, delivered through the prophet Nathan, that God would establish an eternal dynasty for David's line, rather than David building a temple for God. This event takes place during the united kingdom of Israel, around 1000 BC, when David was at the peak of his reign and the nation was experiencing stability and expansion. David's words reflect his deep humility and recognition of God's supreme knowledge in the midst of this divine covenant.

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