2 Samuel 7:18 web — Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you…

World English Bible

"Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?"

— 2 Samuel 7:18, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

15

but my loving kindness shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before you.

16

Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever."'"

17

According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.

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Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?

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This was yet a small thing in your eyes, Lord Yahweh; but you have spoken also of your servant's house for a great while to come; and this after the way of men, Lord Yahweh!

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What more can David say to you? For you know your servant, Lord Yahweh.

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For your word's sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make your servant know it.

2 Samuel 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:18 say?
2 Samuel 7:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?”
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 (WEB): “Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?” 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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