Lux Domini

2 Samuel  7:18

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?

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Interpretation

David's prayer is full of the breathings of devout affection toward God. He had low thoughts of his own merits.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 7:18-22.

2 Samuel 7:18 2 Samuel 7:19 2 Samuel 7:20 2 Samuel 7:21 2 Samuel 7:22

Glossary

David Person
Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .