2 Samuel 7:26 cpdv — so that your name may be magnified even forever, and so that it may be said: ‘The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel.…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that your name may be magnified even forever, and so that it may be said: ‘The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel.’ And the house of your servant David will be established in the sight of the Lord. "

— 2 Samuel 7:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

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But what nation is there upon the earth like your people Israel, because of whom God went forth, so that he might redeem a people for himself, and establish a name for himself, and accomplish for them great and terrible things upon the earth, before the face of your people, whom you redeemed for yourself away from Egypt, the nations and their gods.

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For you have secured your people Israel for yourself, as an everlasting people. And you, O Lord God, have become their God.

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Now therefore, O Lord God, raise up forever the word that you have spoken over your servant and over his house. And do just as you have said,

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so that your name may be magnified even forever, and so that it may be said: ‘The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel.’ And the house of your servant David will be established in the sight of the Lord.

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For you, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed to the ear of your servant, saying, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Because of this, your servant has found it in his heart to pray this prayer to you.

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Now therefore, O Lord God, you are God, and your words shall be true. For you have spoken to your servant these good things.

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Therefore, begin, and bless the house of your servant, so that it may be forever before you. For you, O Lord God, have spoken. And so, let the house of your servant be blessed with your blessing forever.”

2 Samuel 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:26 say?
2 Samuel 7:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that your name may be magnified even forever, and so that it may be said: ‘The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel.’ And the house of your servant David will be established in the sight of the Lord. ”
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 (CPDV): “so that your name may be magnified even forever, and so that it may be said: ‘The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel.’ And the house of your servant David will be established in the sight of the Lord. ” 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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