2 Samuel 7:19 asv — And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a gr…

American Standard Version

"And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come; and this too after the manner of men, O Lord Jehovah! "

— 2 Samuel 7:19, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

16

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

17

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

18

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

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And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come; and this too after the manner of men, O Lord Jehovah!

20

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

21

For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make thy servant know it.

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Wherefore thou art great, O Jehovah God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, 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 Standard Version reads: “And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come; and this too after the manner of men, O Lord Jehovah! ”
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 (ASV): “And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come; and this too after the manner of men, O Lord Jehovah! ” 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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