2 Samuel 7:26 bbe — And let your name be made great for ever, and let men say, The Lord of armies is God over Israel: and let the family of…

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"And let your name be made great for ever, and let men say, The Lord of armies is God over Israel: and let the family of David your servant be made strong before you!"

— 2 Samuel 7:26, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

23

And what other nation in the earth, like your people Israel, did a god go out to take for himself, to be his people, and to make a name for himself, and to do great and strange things for them, driving out a nation and its gods from before his people?

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But you took and made strong for yourself your people Israel, to be your people for ever; and you, Lord, became their God.

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And now, O Lord God, may the word which you have said about your servant and about his family, be made certain for ever, and may you do as you have said!

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And let your name be made great for ever, and let men say, The Lord of armies is God over Israel: and let the family of David your servant be made strong before you!

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For you, O Lord of armies, the God of Israel, have clearly said to your servant, I will make you the head of a family of kings: and so it has come into your servant's heart to make this prayer to you.

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And now, O Lord God, you are God and your words are true and you have said you will give your servant this good thing;

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So may it be your pleasure to give your blessing to the family of your servant, so that it may go on for ever before you: (for you, O Lord God, have said it,) and may your blessing be on your servant's family line for ever!

2 Samuel 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:26 say?
2 Samuel 7:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And let your name be made great for ever, and let men say, The Lord of armies is God over Israel: and let the family of David your servant be made strong before you!”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:26 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 26.
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 7:26.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:26 in?
2 Samuel 7:26 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 7:26?
2 Samuel 7:26 reads (BBE): “And let your name be made great for ever, and let men say, The Lord of armies is God over Israel: and let the family of David your servant be made strong before you!” 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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