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2 Samuel 7:27

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For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:25

    And now, O Lord God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said.

  2. 2 Samuel 7:26

    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.

  3. 2 Samuel 7:28

    And now, O Lord God, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:

  4. 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.

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