1 Chronicles 17:24

Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts [is] the God of Israel, [even] a God to Israel: and [let] the house of David thy servant [be] established before thee.

Let it even be established {H539}, that thy name {H8034} may be magnified {H1431} for {H5704} ever {H5769}, saying {H559}, The LORD {H3068} of hosts {H6635} is the God {H430} of Israel {H3478}, even a God {H430} to Israel {H3478}: and let the house {H1004} of David {H1732} thy servant {H5650} be established {H3559} before {H6440} thee.

May your name be confirmed and magnified forever; so that it will be said, 'ADONAI-Tzva'ot is the God of Isra'el and the God for Isra'el, and the dynasty of David your servant will be set up in your presence.'

so 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.

And let thy name be established and magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and the house of David thy servant is established before thee.

Context

1 Chronicles 17:24 is part of King David's profound prayer of thanksgiving, recorded after the prophet Nathan delivered God's covenantal promise to him. David had desired to build a permanent house (temple) for God, but the Lord, through Nathan, revealed that David's son would build the temple. Instead, God promised to build David a "house" – an enduring dynasty and kingdom that would be established forever (1 Chronicles 17:10-14). Overwhelmed by this incredible, unsolicited grace, David enters into a prayer of humble adoration and intercession, acknowledging God's greatness and faithfulness. This verse concludes a section of his prayer, emphasizing the purpose and outcome of God's faithfulness.

Key Themes

  • Magnifying God's Name: The core desire expressed is that God's name "may be magnified for ever." This isn't about human recognition, but about God's glory and character being universally acknowledged and revered. David prays that God's actions would continually demonstrate His power and sovereignty, leading all to declare His greatness.
  • God's Eternal Establishment: The verse reiterates the theme of establishment, a key concept in the Davidic Covenant. The Hebrew word `kun` (often translated "established" or "confirmed") signifies firmness, permanence, and enduring stability. David prays for the eternal establishment of God's name and, consequently, the establishment of his own house, recognizing that the latter is entirely dependent on the former.
  • The LORD of Hosts and God of Israel: The declaration "The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel" powerfully affirms God's unique relationship with His chosen people. "The LORD of hosts" (Hebrew: Yahweh Sabaoth) emphasizes God's supreme power and authority over all heavenly and earthly armies, highlighting His omnipotence. This title assures David that the one making these promises is fully capable of fulfilling them.
  • Divine Faithfulness and Sovereignty: David's prayer reflects a deep trust in God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises. He understands that God's plan for his dynasty is part of a larger divine purpose to reveal Himself as the true and living God to Israel and beyond.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "LORD of hosts" (Hebrew: Yahweh Sabaoth) is a majestic title for God, frequently used in the Old Testament. It portrays God as the commander of celestial armies and the sovereign ruler over all creation, emphasizing His immense power and authority. The repetition of "established" (Hebrew: kun) throughout 1 Chronicles 17 (and its parallel in 2 Samuel 7) underscores the permanence and certainty of God's covenant with David. It signifies not merely a temporary setting up, but a lasting, firm, and enduring foundation.

Practical Application

1 Chronicles 17:24 offers several timeless lessons for believers today:

  1. Prayer of Praise and Acknowledgment: David's prayer teaches us to respond to God's goodness and promises with humble adoration and praise. Our prayers should focus on magnifying God's name and acknowledging His character, rather than solely on our own needs.
  2. Trust in God's Promises: Just as God established David's house, He is faithful to His promises to us. This verse reminds us that God is the "LORD of hosts," capable of fulfilling all He has declared. We can rest in His sovereignty and unwavering commitment.
  3. God's Glory as the Ultimate Goal: David's ultimate desire was for God's name to be magnified. This serves as a reminder that the ultimate purpose of God's actions, including His blessings upon us, is His own glory. Our lives should reflect this desire, seeking to honor and declare His greatness.
  4. The Enduring Kingdom: While David's house was established, its ultimate fulfillment is seen in the eternal reign of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who is the Son of David (Luke 1:32-33). This verse points forward to the everlasting nature of God's kingdom, which is established through Christ.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • John 17:1

    ¶ These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

  • 2 Chronicles 6:33

    Then hear thou from the heavens, [even] from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as [doth] thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name.

  • Psalms 90:17

    And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

  • Hebrews 8:10

    For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

  • Matthew 6:13

    And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

  • Jeremiah 31:1

    ¶ At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

  • Matthew 6:9

    After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
← Back