1 Chronicles 17:23
New International Version
“And now, LORD, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised,

New Living Translation
“And now, O LORD, I am your servant; do as you have promised concerning me and my family. May it be a promise that will last forever.

English Standard Version
And now, O LORD, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house be established forever, and do as you have spoken,

Berean Standard Bible
And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised,

King James Bible
Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

New King James Version
“And now, O LORD, the word which You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house, let it be established forever, and do as You have said.

New American Standard Bible
“Now, LORD, let the word that You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house be established forever, and do just as You have spoken.

NASB 1995
“Now, O LORD, let the word that You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house be established forever, and do as You have spoken.

NASB 1977
“And now, O LORD, let the word that Thou hast spoken concerning Thy servant and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as Thou hast spoken.

Legacy Standard Bible
“So now, O Yahweh, let the word that You have spoken concerning Your slave and concerning his house endure forever, and do as You have spoken,

Amplified Bible
“Therefore now, O LORD, let the word which You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house endure forever, and do as You have said.

Christian Standard Bible
Now, LORD, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and his house be confirmed forever, and do as you have promised.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now, LORD, let the word that You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be confirmed forever, and do as You have promised.

American Standard Version
And now, O Jehovah, let the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as thou hast spoken.

Contemporary English Version
LORD God, please do what you promised me and my descendants.

English Revised Version
And now, O LORD, let the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as thou hast spoken.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Now, LORD, faithfully keep the promise you made to me and my house forever. Do as you promised.

Good News Translation
"And now, O LORD, fulfill for all time the promise you made about me and my descendants, and do what you said you would.

International Standard Version
"And now, LORD, let what you have spoken concerning your servant and his household be done forever—and let it be done just as you've promised.

Majority Standard Bible
And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised,

NET Bible
So now, O LORD, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,

New Heart English Bible
Now, LORD, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as you have spoken.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore now, LORD, Let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

World English Bible
Now, Yahweh, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, be established forever, and do as you have spoken.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And now, O YHWH, let the word that You have spoken concerning Your servant, and concerning his house, be steadfast for all time, and do as You have spoken;

Young's Literal Translation
'And now, O Jehovah, the word that Thou hast spoken concerning Thy servant, and concerning his house, let be stedfast unto the age, and do as Thou hast spoken;

Smith's Literal Translation
And now, O Jehovah, the word which thou spakest concerning thy servant and concerning his house, shall be faithful even to forever, and do as thou spakest.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now therefore, O Lord, let the word which thou hast spoken to thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now therefore, O Lord, let the word that you have spoken to your servant, and over his house, be confirmed in perpetuity, and do just as you have spoken.

New American Bible
Now, LORD, may the promise that you have spoken concerning your servant and his house remain firm forever. Bring about what you have promised,

New Revised Standard Version
“And now, O LORD, as for the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house, let it be established forever, and do as you have promised.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore now, O LORD, let the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Therefore, LORD JEHOVAH, the word that you spoke concerning your Servant and concerning the children of his house endures to eternity, and do just as you said.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And now, O LORD, let the word that Thou hast spoken concerning Thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as Thou hast spoken.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And now, Lord, let the word which thou spokest to thy servant, and concerning his house, be confirmed for ever, and do thou as thou hast spoken.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Prayer of Thanksgiving
22For You have made Your people Israel Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God. 23And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised, 24so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:25
And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,

Psalm 89:35-37
Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah

2 Samuel 7:16
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

2 Samuel 23:5
Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Acts 13:34
In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’

2 Samuel 7:29
Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.”

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

Jeremiah 33:17
For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

2 Samuel 7:13
He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as you have said.

let the thing

Genesis 32:12
And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

2 Samuel 7:25-29
And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said…

Psalm 119:49
ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

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1. Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house
3. after by the word of God forbids him
11. He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed
16. David's prayer and thanksgiving














And now, O LORD
This phrase marks a transition from past promises to present action. The invocation of "O LORD" (Yahweh) is significant, as it acknowledges the covenantal name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In Hebrew, "Yahweh" is the personal name of God, often associated with His faithfulness and covenant-keeping character. This invocation is a call to the God who has revealed Himself to Israel as the one who fulfills His promises.

let the word You have spoken
The "word" here refers to the divine promise given to David through the prophet Nathan. In the Hebrew context, "word" (dabar) is not merely a spoken utterance but carries the weight of action and fulfillment. It is a reminder that God's words are powerful and effectual, bringing about what they declare. This reflects the biblical understanding that God's promises are as good as done, even before they are visibly fulfilled.

concerning Your servant
David refers to himself as "Your servant," a term of humility and submission. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a servant was one who was wholly devoted to the will of their master. David's use of this term underscores his recognition of his role in God's plan and his dependence on God's grace and direction. It is a reminder of the proper posture before God—one of service and obedience.

and his house
The "house" of David refers not only to his immediate family but to his dynasty and lineage. This is a key element of the Davidic Covenant, where God promises to establish David's throne forever. Historically, this promise finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, whose kingdom is eternal. The concept of "house" in the Hebrew culture also implies stability, continuity, and blessing.

be established forever
The term "established" (kun in Hebrew) conveys the idea of being made firm, secure, and enduring. The promise of an eternal dynasty is a cornerstone of God's covenant with David, pointing to the unshakeable nature of God's plans. The word "forever" emphasizes the eternal scope of God's promise, transcending temporal limitations and finding its ultimate realization in the eternal reign of Christ.

Do as You have promised
This is a bold yet humble request for God to act according to His word. It reflects a deep trust in God's faithfulness and a confident expectation that He will fulfill His promises. The phrase underscores the believer's reliance on God's character and the assurance that He will bring His plans to fruition. It is an invitation for God to manifest His will in the life of His people, aligning human hopes with divine purposes.

(23) Lord.--Samuel adds "God."

Let the thing . . . be established.--Let the word (promise) be upheld, maintained, assured. Samuel has a different verb, "establish thou."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And now,
וְעַתָּ֣ה (wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

O LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

let the word
הַדָּבָ֗ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

You have spoken
דִּבַּ֤רְתָּ (dib·bar·tā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

concerning
עַֽל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Your servant
עַבְדְּךָ֙ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

and his house
בֵּית֔וֹ (bê·ṯōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

be established
יֵאָמֵ֖ן (yê·’ā·mên)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 539: To confirm, support

forever.
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

Do
וַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (wa·‘ă·śêh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

You have promised,
דִּבַּֽרְתָּ׃ (dib·bar·tā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue


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