2 Samuel 7:29

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.

Therefore now let it please {H2974} thee to bless {H1288} the house {H1004} of thy servant {H5650}, that it may continue for ever {H5769} before {H6440} thee: for thou, O Lord {H136} GOD {H3069}, hast spoken {H1696} it: and with thy blessing {H1293} let the house {H1004} of thy servant {H5650} be blessed {H1288} for ever {H5769}.

So may it please you to bless the family of your servant and thereby cause it to continue forever in your presence. For you, Adonai ELOHIM, have said it. May your servant's family be blessed forever by your blessing."

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.”

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.

2 Samuel 7:29 is the concluding plea in King David’s profound prayer of thanksgiving, offered immediately after God, through the prophet Nathan, reveals the eternal Davidic Covenant. This verse encapsulates David’s humble faith and confident expectation that God will fulfill His magnificent promises concerning David's lineage and kingdom.

Context

Following the Lord’s astonishing declaration that He would build David a "house" (a lasting dynasty) and establish his kingdom forever (2 Samuel 7:16), David enters into a prayer of worship and humble acceptance. His prayer, spanning verses 18-29, is a model of responding to divine revelation with gratitude and faith. Verse 29 serves as the powerful culmination, where David asks God to confirm and establish what He has already promised.

Key Themes

  • Divine Faithfulness: The core of David's plea rests on God's character: "for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken [it]." David knows that God's word is reliable and that He will perform what He has promised. This theme underscores God's unwavering commitment to His covenant.
  • Eternal Blessing: David’s repeated desire for his "house" to "continue for ever before thee" and be "blessed for ever" directly echoes God’s promise of an eternal kingdom and dynasty. This points forward to the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant in the person and reign of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, whose kingdom will truly have no end (Luke 1:32-33).
  • Humble Petition: Despite being a mighty king, David refers to himself as "thy servant," acknowledging his complete dependence on God's grace and power. His request is not a demand but a humble petition for God to act according to His own revealed will.

Linguistic Insights

  • The title "Lord GOD" in the KJV translates the Hebrew Adonai Yahweh. Adonai signifies "Master" or "Sovereign Lord," emphasizing God's absolute authority, while Yahweh is God's personal, covenantal name, highlighting His faithfulness and relationship with His people. This combination powerfully underscores God's power and His commitment to His promises.
  • The word "house" (Hebrew: bayit) is used throughout 2 Samuel 7 with a double meaning: a physical dwelling for God (the temple David wanted to build) and a lasting dynasty or lineage for David. In verse 29, it primarily refers to David's royal lineage and kingdom.

Practical Application

2 Samuel 7:29 teaches believers to pray with confidence and faith, grounding their requests in God's revealed will and promises. Just as David prayed for the fulfillment of God's word, we can approach God's throne with assurance, knowing that He is faithful to complete what He has begun in our lives and in the world. Our prayers should align with His purposes, trusting that His blessings are eternal and transcend our earthly understanding. This verse encourages us to reflect on God's faithfulness and to praise Him for His steadfast love and unending covenant.

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.

  • 1 Chronicles 17:27

    Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and [it shall be] blessed for ever.

  • Numbers 6:24

    The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

  • Numbers 6:26

    The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

  • 2 Samuel 22:51

    [He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

  • Psalms 115:12

    The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless [us]; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.

  • Psalms 115:15

    Ye [are] blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
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