17 Nathan reported all these words and this entire vision to David.

David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving

18 Then King David went in,(A) sat in the Lord’s presence, and said,

Who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that you have brought me this far? 19 What you have done so far[a] was a little thing to you, Lord God, for you have also spoken about your servant’s house in the distant future. And this is a revelation[b] for mankind, Lord God.

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Footnotes

  1. 7:19 Lit Yet this
  2. 7:19 Or custom, or instruction

17 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.

David’s Prayer(A)

18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said:

“Who am I,(B) Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 19 And as if this were not enough in your sight, Sovereign Lord, you have also spoken about the future of the house of your servant—and this decree,(C) Sovereign Lord, is for a mere human![a]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 7:19 Or for the human race