2 Samuel 7:19 cpdv — Moreover, this has seemed little in your sight, O Lord God, unless you also will speak about the house of your servant…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Moreover, this has seemed little in your sight, O Lord God, unless you also will speak about the house of your servant for a long time. For this is the law of Adam, O Lord God. "

— 2 Samuel 7:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

16

And your house shall be faithful, and your kingdom shall be before your face, for eternity, and your throne shall be secure continuously.’ ”

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

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Then king David entered and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you would bring me to this point?

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Moreover, this has seemed little in your sight, O Lord God, unless you also will speak about the house of your servant for a long time. For this is the law of Adam, O Lord God.

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Therefore, what more will David be able to say to you? For you know your servant, O Lord God.

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Because of your word, and according to your own heart, you have done all these great deeds, so that you would make it known to your servant.

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For this reason, you are magnified, O Lord God. For there is no one like you. And there is no God except you, in all the things that we have heard with our own 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Moreover, this has seemed little in your sight, O Lord God, unless you also will speak about the house of your servant for a long time. For this is the law of Adam, 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 (CPDV): “Moreover, this has seemed little in your sight, O Lord God, unless you also will speak about the house of your servant for a long time. For this is the law of Adam, 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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