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Then people will say, &#8216The LORD Almighty is God over Israel!&#8217 And the house of your servant David will be established in your sight. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> And may your name be honored forever so that everyone will say, ‘The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is God over Israel!’ And may the house of your servant David continue before you forever. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And your name will be magnified forever, saying, ‘The LORD of hosts is God over Israel,’ and the house of your servant David will be established before you. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/7.htm">New King James Version</a> So let Your name be magnified forever, saying, ‘The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel.’ And let the house of Your servant David be established before You. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> so that Your name may be great forever, by saying, ‘The LORD of armies is God over Israel’; and may the house of Your servant David be established before You. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> that Your name may be magnified forever, by saying, &#8216The LORD of hosts is God over Israel’ and may the house of Your servant David be established before You. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that Thy name may be magnified forever, by saying, ‘The LORD of hosts is God over Israel’; and may the house of Thy servant David be established before Thee. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> that Your name may be magnified forever, by saying, ‘Yahweh of hosts is God over Israel’; and the house of Your servant David shall be established before You. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so that Your Name may be magnified forever, saying, ‘The LORD of hosts (armies) is God over Israel;’ and may the house (royal dynasty) of Your servant David be established before You. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that your name will be exalted forever, when it is said, “The LORD of Armies is God over Israel.” The house of your servant David will be established before you <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that Your name will be exalted forever, when it is said, &#8220The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.&#8221 The house of Your servant David will be established before You <a href="/asv/2_samuel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of thy servant David shall be established before thee. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then you will be famous forever, and everyone will say, "The LORD God All-Powerful rules Israel, and David's descendants are his chosen kings." <a href="/erv/2_samuel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is God over Israel: and the house of thy servant David shall be established before thee. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Your name will be respected forever when [people] say, 'The LORD of Armies is God over Israel.' And the house of your servant David will be established in your presence. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Your fame will be great, and people will forever say, 'The LORD Almighty is God over Israel.' And you will preserve my dynasty for all time. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> May your name be made great forever with the result that it is said that the LORD of the Heavenly Armies is God over Israel, and that the household of your servant David may be established before you. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ?The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.? And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. <a href="/net/2_samuel/7.htm">NET Bible</a> so you may gain lasting fame, as people say, 'The LORD of hosts is God over Israel!' The dynasty of your servant David will be established before you, <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Let your name be magnified forever, saying, 'The LORD of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of your servant David shall be established before you.' <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee. <a href="/web/2_samuel/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Let your name be magnified forever, saying, ‘Yahweh of Armies is God over Israel; and the house of your servant David will be established before you.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Your Name is great for all time, saying, YHWH of Hosts [is] God over Israel, and the house of Your servant David is established before You, <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Thy Name is great unto the age, saying, Jehovah of Hosts is God over Israel, and the house of Thy servant David is established before Thee, <a href="/slt/2_samuel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thy name shall be great even to forever, saying, Jehovah of armies the God over Israel: and the house of thy servant David shall be prepared before thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That thy name may be magnified for ever, and it may be said: The Lord of hosts is God over Israel. And the house of thy servant David shall be established before the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that your name may be magnified even forever, and so that it may be said: ‘The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel.’ And the house of your servant David will be established in the sight of the Lord. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/7.htm">New American Bible</a> so that your name may be forever great. People will say: ‘The LORD of hosts is God over Israel,’ when the house of your servant David is established in your presence. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thus your name will be magnified forever in the saying, ‘The LORD of hosts is God over Israel’; and the house of your servant David will be established before you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And let thy name be magnified for ever, and let everything be as thou hast said, O LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee for ever. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And your name shall increase unto eternity according to what you have spoken, LORD JEHOVAH Almighty God of Israel, and the house of your Servant David will be established in your presence until eternity<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And let Thy name be magnified for ever, that it may be said: The LORD of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of Thy servant David shall be established before Thee. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Let thy name be magnified for ever. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/7-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1937" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/7.htm">David's Prayer of Thanksgiving</a> …25And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, 26<a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šim·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">so that Your name</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: wə·yiḡ·dal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">will be magnified</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">forever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">when it is said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">‘The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">is God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.’</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·ḇêṯ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">And the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">of Your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: nā·ḵō·wn (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">established</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before You.</a> 27For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">1 Chronicles 17:24</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a> And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/isaiah/63-16.htm">Isaiah 63:16</a> Yet You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name. <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">1 Kings 8:20</a> Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">1 Kings 8:22-24</a> Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, / and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. / You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. <a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Psalm 89:35-37</a> Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Jeremiah 33:15-17</a> In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. / For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, <a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24-25</a> My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-70</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30-31</a> But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. / Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay. <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3-4</a> regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And let your name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of your servant David be established before you.let thy<a href="/1_chronicles/17-23.htm">1 Chronicles 17:23,24</a> Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said… <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10-13</a> Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever… <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18,19</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things… before thee<a href="/genesis/17-18.htm">Genesis 17:18</a> And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!<a href="/1_chronicles/17-23.htm">1 Chronicles 17:23,24</a> Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said… <a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Psalm 89:36</a> His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">Age</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-24.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-23.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/4-14.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">Age</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm">Servant</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 7</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house</a> 4. <a href="/2_samuel/7-4.htm">After by the word of God forbids him</a> 12. <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">God promises him benefits and blessings in his seed</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">David's prayer and thanksgiving</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, God's name represents His character and His deeds. The desire for God's name to be magnified reflects a central theme in Scripture, where God's actions in history, particularly through Israel, are meant to reveal His greatness to all nations (<a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a>). The eternal aspect points to the everlasting covenant God makes with David, which finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, whose kingdom is eternal (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>).when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ The title "LORD of Hosts" underscores God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, signifying His supreme power and authority. This phrase highlights God's special relationship with Israel, chosen as His people to demonstrate His power and holiness to the world (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>). Historically, this reflects the period when Israel was a theocratic nation under God's direct rule, and it anticipates the eschatological hope when all will recognize God's dominion (<a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a>).And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. This promise to David is central to the Davidic Covenant, where God assures David that his lineage will endure forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>). The "house" refers to David's dynasty, which is both a literal royal lineage and a prophetic type pointing to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is called the Son of David (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>). The establishment of David's house "before You" indicates divine approval and presence, ensuring that David's line will have a lasting impact on God's redemptive plan, culminating in the eternal reign of Christ (<a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, chosen by God to lead His people. David is central to this passage as he receives God's covenant promise. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, highlighting His power and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God to be His people, through whom He would reveal His character and purposes to the world. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_david.htm">The House of David</a> Refers to the dynasty and lineage of King David, which God promises to establish forever. 5. <a href="/topical/n/nathan_the_prophet.htm">Nathan the Prophet</a> The prophet who delivers God's covenant promise to David, serving as a mediator of God's word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness</a> God's promise to David highlights His sovereign plan and faithfulness to His word. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to fulfill His promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_kingdom.htm">The Eternal Kingdom</a> The establishment of David's house points to the eternal kingdom of Christ. Christians are called to live with an eternal perspective, recognizing Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises. <a href="/topical/m/magnifying_god's_name.htm">Magnifying God's Name</a> The passage emphasizes the importance of magnifying God's name. Believers are encouraged to live in a way that honors and glorifies God, reflecting His character to the world. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Nathan's role as a prophet underscores the importance of listening to God's messengers. Christians should be attentive to God's word and those He uses to communicate His truth. <a href="/topical/i/identity_and_purpose.htm">Identity and Purpose</a> Understanding our identity as part of God's people, like Israel, helps us grasp our purpose in His redemptive plan. Believers are called to be a light to the nations, proclaiming God's sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 7</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a> <a href="/q/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) Let thy name be magnified.--David here, in the true spirit of the Lord's prayer, puts in the forefront of his petition the "hallowed be thy name;" and this is the striking feature of all his life, into whatever sins he may at times have been betrayed, that his main object was to live to the glory of God. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/7-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>so that Your name שִׁמְךָ֤ (šim·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name will be magnified וְיִגְדַּ֨ל (wə·yiḡ·dal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great forever עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while when it is said, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘The LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign is God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel.’ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc And the house וּבֵית֙ (ū·ḇêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Your servant עַבְדְּךָ֣ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant David דָוִ֔ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse will be יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be established נָכ֖וֹן (nā·ḵō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect before You. לְפָנֶֽיךָ׃ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-26.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 7:26 Let your name be magnified forever saying (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 7:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 7:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/7-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 7:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 7:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>