King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
Complete Jewish Bible:
Now, ADONAI, you are God; and you have made this wonderful promise to your servant;
Berean Standard Bible:
And now, O LORD, You are God! And You have promised this goodness to Your servant.
American Standard Version:
And now, O Jehovah, thou art God, and hast promised this good thing unto thy servant:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And now, LORD{H3068}, thou art God{H430}, and hast promised{H1696} this goodness{H2896} unto thy servant{H5650}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 6:18
- That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Exodus 34:6
- And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Exodus 34:7
- Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Titus 1:2
- In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 17:26
1 Chronicles 17:26 is part of the response that King David gives to God after the prophet Nathan delivers a message from the Lord, which is known as the Davidic Covenant. In this covenant, God promises David that his dynasty will last forever and that his offspring will build a temple for the Lord (1 Chronicles 17:1-15). David's response in verse 26 is an acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises.
The historical context of this verse is set during a period of peace and prosperity in Israel's history after David had established Jerusalem as the political and religious center of the nation. David, having been a warrior and shepherd before becoming king, recognizes that all his success comes from God's guidance and favor. The themes of this verse include divine promise, human humility, and the recognition of God's ultimate authority and goodness.
In speaking directly to the text of 1 Chronicles 17:26, David affirms his understanding that the Lord is God and that the promise of enduring blessings and a lasting dynasty is an act of God's goodness. David's words reflect his deep reverence for the Lord and his gratitude for the covenantal relationship that God has established with him. This verse underscores the biblical theme that God's promises are reliable and that His plans for His people are rooted in His character of goodness and faithfulness.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. - Strong's Number: H2896
There are 517 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוֹב
Transliteration: ṭôwb
Pronunciation: tobe
Description: from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). - Strong's Number: H5650
There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶבֶד
Transliteration: ʻebed
Pronunciation: eh'-bed
Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant.