2 Samuel 7:29
2 Samuel 7:29 in Multiple Translations
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.”
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.
now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee; for thou, O Lord Jehovah, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
So may it be your pleasure to give your blessing to the family of your servant, so that it may go on for ever before you: (for you, O Lord God, have said it,) and may your blessing be on your servant's family line for ever!
So now, please bless your servant's house that it may continue in your presence forever. For you have spoken, Lord God, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.”
Therefore nowe let it please thee to blesse the house of thy seruant, that it may continue for euer before thee: for thou, O Lord God, hast spoken it: and let the house of thy seruant be blessed for euer, with thy blessing.
And now, begin and bless the house of Thy servant, to be unto the age before Thee, for Thou, Lord Jehovah, hast spoken, and by Thy blessing is the house of Thy servant blessed — to the age.'
Now therefore, let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord GOD, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing.”
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.
And now begin, and bless the house of thy servant, that it may endure for ever before thee: because thou, O Lord God, hast spoken it, and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
So now I ask you that if it pleases you, you will bless my descendants, in order that they may continue to rule forever. Yahweh God, you have promised these things, and so I know that you will keep blessing my descendants forever.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 7:29
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 7:29
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- Cross References
- 2 Samuel 7:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 7:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 7:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:29
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:29
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 7:29
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 7:29
Context — David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving
29Now 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.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 6:24–26 | ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 17:27 | So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.” |
| 3 | Psalms 115:12–15 | The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 22:51 | Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” |
2 Samuel 7:29 Summary
In this verse, King David is asking God to bless his family and descendants, so that they will always follow and honor Him. David is trusting in God's promises and goodness, just like we can today, as seen in Psalm 23:1 and Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence that He will establish and bless our own spiritual heritage, just as He did with David. This means that we can trust God to guide and provide for us, even in uncertain times, and that He will help us to leave a lasting legacy of faith and obedience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'the house of Your servant' in this verse?
The phrase 'the house of Your servant' refers to the royal dynasty of King David, which God had promised to establish and bless, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:11-16 and Psalm 89:3-4.
How does this verse relate to God's covenant with David?
This verse is a direct response to God's covenant with David, where God promised to establish his throne forever, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and reaffirmed in Psalm 89:35-37.
What is the condition for the house of David to be blessed forever?
The condition for the house of David to be blessed forever is that it must continue to trust and obey God, as seen in the context of 2 Samuel 7:27-28, where David acknowledges God's sovereignty and truthfulness.
How does this verse apply to believers today?
This verse applies to believers today in that it reminds us of God's faithfulness to His promises, and that our blessings and spiritual heritage are rooted in His goodness and grace, as seen in Ephesians 1:3 and 2 Corinthians 1:20.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'continue forever before You' in my own life, and how can I ensure that my faith and legacy endure?
- In what ways can I, like David, express gratitude and trust in God's promises and goodness?
- How does the concept of God's blessing and establishment of a 'house' or dynasty relate to my own family and spiritual heritage?
- What are some ways that I can, like David, acknowledge and respond to God's sovereignty and truthfulness in my life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 7:29
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 7:29
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:29
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:29
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:29
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 7:29
Sermons on 2 Samuel 7:29
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The Crushing of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by illustrating a horrifying scenario where a person's family is brutally murdered and the murderer is pardoned by a loving and compassionate ju |
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Faith in Perfection by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of the cross as the watchword for believers. It emphasizes that the strength in battle and the boast in victory come from the cross. |
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(Biographies) William Tyndale by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of justification by grace through faith alone, apart from works of the law. He emphasizes that this concept is at the heart of |
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The Knowledge of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of bringing the message of God's word to a divided and violent world. He questions whether the revelation of God at Mount Sina |
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The Depth of the Gospel - Part 1 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the crushing and breaking of individuals, symbolized by a mass falling upon their heads. However, the ground miraculously opens up and swall |
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The Cost of Not Following Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the true gospel of Christ and calling people to repentance and faith. He highlights that the evidence of true co |
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Learning to Pray in the Spirit and the Word (Part Two) by John Piper | In this sermon by John Piper, he emphasizes the importance of understanding the "how" question in Christianity. He explains that while theologians may excel at answering the "why" |




