1 Chronicles 17:25 cpdv — For you, O Lord my God, have revealed to the ear of your servant that you will build a house for him. And therefore you…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For you, O Lord my God, have revealed to the ear of your servant that you will build a house for him. And therefore your servant has found faith so that he might pray before you. "

— 1 Chronicles 17:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 17 — Context

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And you have set your people Israel to be your people, even unto eternity. And you, O Lord, have become their God.

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Now therefore, O Lord, let the word that you have spoken to your servant, and over his house, be confirmed in perpetuity, and do just as you have spoken.

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And may your name remain and be magnified even for all time. And let it be said: ‘The Lord of hosts is the God of Israel. And the house of his servant David remains forever before him.’

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For you, O Lord my God, have revealed to the ear of your servant that you will build a house for him. And therefore your servant has found faith so that he might pray before you.

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Now then, O Lord, you are God. And you have spoken to your servant such great benefits.

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And you have begun to bless the house of your servant, so that it may be always before you. For since it is you who is blessing, O Lord, it shall be blessed forever.”

1 Chronicles 17:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 17:25 say?
1 Chronicles 17:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For you, O Lord my God, have revealed to the ear of your servant that you will build a house for him. And therefore your servant has found faith so that he might pray before you. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 17:25 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 17:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 25.
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 17:25.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 17:25 in?
1 Chronicles 17:25 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 17:25?
1 Chronicles 17:25 reads (CPDV): “For you, O Lord my God, have revealed to the ear of your servant that you will build a house for him. And therefore your servant has found faith so that he might pray before you. ” 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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