2 Samuel 7:24 web — You established for yourself your people Israel to be a people to you forever; and you, Yahweh, became their God.

World English Bible

"You established for yourself your people Israel to be a people to you forever; and you, Yahweh, became their God."

— 2 Samuel 7:24, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

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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.

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Therefore you are great, Yahweh God. For there is none like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

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What one nation in the earth is like your people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem to himself for a people, and to make him a name, and to do great things for you, and awesome things for your land, before your people, whom you redeem to you out of Egypt, [from] the nations and their gods?

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You established for yourself your people Israel to be a people to you forever; and you, Yahweh, became their God.

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Now, Yahweh God, the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, confirm it forever, and do as you have spoken.

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Let your name be magnified forever, saying, 'Yahweh of Armies is God over Israel; and the house of your servant David shall be established before you.'

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For you, Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.

2 Samuel 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:24 say?
2 Samuel 7:24 in the World English Bible reads: “You established for yourself your people Israel to be a people to you forever; and you, Yahweh, became their God.”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:24 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 24.
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 7:24.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:24 in?
2 Samuel 7:24 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 7:24?
2 Samuel 7:24 reads (WEB): “You established for yourself your people Israel to be a people to you forever; and you, Yahweh, became their 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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