2 Samuel 7:19 akjv — And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord GOD; but you have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great…

American King James Version

"And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord GOD; but you have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? "

— 2 Samuel 7:19, American King James Version

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

16

And your house and your kingdom shall be established for ever before you: your throne shall be established for ever.

17

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

18

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 you have brought me till now?

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And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord GOD; but you have spoken also of your 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 to you? for you, Lord GOD, know your servant.

21

For your word’s sake, and according to your own heart, have you done all these great things, to make your servant know them.

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Why you are great, O LORD God: for there is none like you, neither is there any God beside you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

2 Samuel 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:19 say?
2 Samuel 7:19 in the American King James Version reads: “And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord GOD; but you have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? ”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:19 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 19.
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 7:19.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:19 in?
2 Samuel 7:19 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 7:19?
2 Samuel 7:19 reads (AKJV): “And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord GOD; but you have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, 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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