And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have defeated all your enemies before you. I have made your name famous, like the names of the greatest people on earth.
God is reminding David that He has been faithfully present with him throughout his journey, giving him victory over enemies and making him famous.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's covenant with King David, delivered through the prophet Nathan. David had just conquered Jerusalem and wanted to build a temple for God, but God responded by promising to establish David's kingdom forever. At this point, David had defeated the Philistines, Moabites, and other surrounding nations, becoming the most powerful king in the region.
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