1 Chronicles 17:17 kjva — 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…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— 1 Chronicles 17:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 17 — Context

14

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

15

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

16

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?

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.

18

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

19

O Lord, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things.

20

O Lord, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

1 Chronicles 17:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 17:17 say?
1 Chronicles 17:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 17:17 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 17:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 17:17.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 17:17 in?
1 Chronicles 17:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 17:17?
1 Chronicles 17:17 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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