Ii Samuel 7:21 kjv — For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know…

King James Version

“For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.”

— Ii Samuel 7:21, King James Version

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Ii Samuel 7 — Context

18

Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

19

And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God?

20

And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant.

21

For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.

22

Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

23

And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?

24

For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: and thou, Lord, art become their God.

Ii Samuel 7:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ii Samuel 7:21 say?
Ii Samuel 7:21 in the King James Version reads: “For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.”
Where is Ii Samuel 7:21 in the Bible?
Ii Samuel 7:21 is found in the Bible, in the book of Ii Samuel, chapter 7, verse 21.
What translation should I read Ii Samuel 7:21 in?
Ii Samuel 7:21 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 Ii Samuel 7:21?
Ii Samuel 7:21 reads (KJV): “For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.” 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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