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1 Chronicles 17:16

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And David the king came and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

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  1. 1 Chronicles 17:14

    But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.

  2. 1 Chronicles 17:15

    According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.

  3. 1 Chronicles 17:17

    And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Lord God.

  4. 1 Chronicles 17:18

    What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

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