2 Samuel 23:5 bbe — For is not my house so with God? For he has made with me an eternal agreement, ordered in all things and certain: as fo…

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"For is not my house so with God? For he has made with me an eternal agreement, ordered in all things and certain: as for all my salvation and all my desire, will he not give it increase?"

— 2 Samuel 23:5, Bible in Basic English

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    “Most certainly my house is not so with God, yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure, for it is all my salvation, and all [my] desire, although he doesn't make it grow.”

2 Samuel 23 — Context

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The spirit of the Lord had voice through me, his word was on my tongue.

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The God of Israel said, the word of the Rock of Israel came to me: When an upright king is ruling over men, when he is ruling in the fear of God,

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It is as the light of the morning, when the sun comes up, a morning without clouds; making young grass come to life from the earth.

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For is not my house so with God? For he has made with me an eternal agreement, ordered in all things and certain: as for all my salvation and all my desire, will he not give it increase?

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But the evil-doers, all of them, will be like thorns to be pushed away, because they may not be gripped in the hand:

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But anyone touching them has to be armed with iron and the rod of a spear; and they will be burned with fire, every one of them.

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These are the names of David's men of war: Ishbaal the Hachmonite, chief of the three; his axe was lifted up against eight hundred put to death at one time.

2 Samuel 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 23:5 say?
2 Samuel 23:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For is not my house so with God? For he has made with me an eternal agreement, ordered in all things and certain: as for all my salvation and all my desire, will he not give it increase?”
Where is 2 Samuel 23:5 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 23:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 23:5.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:5 in?
2 Samuel 23:5 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 2 Samuel 23:5?
2 Samuel 23:5 reads (BBE): “For is not my house so with God? For he has made with me an eternal agreement, ordered in all things and certain: as for all my salvation and all my desire, will he not give it increase?” 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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