2 Samuel 7:19 nasb — "And yet this was insignificant in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, for You have spoken also of the house of Your servant concern…

NASB

""And yet this was insignificant in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, for You have spoken also of the house of Your servant concerning the distant future. And this is the custom of man, O Lord GOD."

— 2 Samuel 7:19, NASB

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

16

"Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever."'"

17

In accordance with all these words and all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.

18

Then David the king went 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 this far?

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"And yet this was insignificant in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, for You have spoken also of the house of Your servant concerning the distant future. And this is the custom of man, O Lord GOD.

20

"Again what more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD!

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"For the sake of Your word, and according to Your own heart, You have done all this greatness to let Your servant know.

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"For this reason You are great, O Lord GOD; for there is none like You, and there is no God besides 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 NASB reads: “"And yet this was insignificant in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, for You have spoken also of the house of Your servant concerning the distant future. And this is the custom 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 (NASB): “"And yet this was insignificant in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, for You have spoken also of the house of Your servant concerning the distant future. And this is the custom 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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