2 Samuel 7:18 kjva — Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou ha…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?"

— 2 Samuel 7:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

15

But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

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And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

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

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Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

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And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God?

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And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant.

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For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.

2 Samuel 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:18 say?
2 Samuel 7:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:18 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 18.
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 7:18.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:18 in?
2 Samuel 7:18 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 7:18?
2 Samuel 7:18 reads (KJVA): “Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?” 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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