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"I was with you wherever you went, and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth."

— 2 Samuel 7:9, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

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I have not lived in a house from the time I brought the Israelites up from Egypt to the present day. Instead, I was traveling with them and living in a tent.

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Wherever I moved among all the Israelites, I did not say to any of their leaders whom I appointed to care for my people Israel,“Why have you not built me a house made from cedar?”’

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“So now, say this to my servant David:‘This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has said: I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd to make you leader of my people Israel.

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I was with you wherever you went, and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth.

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I will establish a place for my people Israel and settle them there; they will live there and not be disturbed any more. Violent men will not oppress them again, as they did in the beginning

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and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. Instead, I will give you relief from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that he himself will build a dynastic house for you.

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When the time comes for you to die, I will raise up your descendant, one of your own sons, to succeed you, and I will establish his kingdom.

2 Samuel 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:9 say?
2 Samuel 7:9 in the NET Bible reads: “I was with you wherever you went, and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth.”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:9 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:9 in?
2 Samuel 7:9 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 7:9?
2 Samuel 7:9 reads (NET): “I was with you wherever you went, and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth.” 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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