To this praise of the acts of the Lord there is attached in 2 Samuel 7:25. the prayer for the fulfilment of His glorious promise.

He prays for the sure performance of the promise of God respecting himself and his family, and the stability and perpetual continuance of the kingdom in it.

The symbolism in this verse lies in the idea of God establishing David's house forever. This points to the future coming of Jesus Christ, who is often referred ...

It's a reminder that while human intentions may be noble, God's plans and purposes hold the ultimate authority.

God loves you, and He does it for you just because He loves you, not because you deserve it, not because you're worthy. "Lord, it's for Your word's sake, and ... Clarke's Commentary · Coffman's Commentaries on...

In this verse, David is responding to God's incredible covenant promise that his dynasty would last forever. Here, David humbly requests that God would ...

The word which thou hast spoken: this refers to the promise of God (verse 10 and 11), that he will give peace to his people and make David and his descendants ...

David's prayer is full of the breathings of devout affection toward God. He had low thoughts of his own merits. All we have, must be looked upon as Divine gifts ...

David Guzik commentary on 2 Samuel 7 describes how God makes a covenant with David, who wants to build God a permanent house.

25 “And now, LORD God, keep forever the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised, 26 so that your name will be great ...