World English Bible
1 Chronicles 17:16
“Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Yahweh God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?”
Verse in context — 1 Chronicles 17
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but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom forever. His throne shall be established forever.
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According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
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Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Yahweh God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?
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This was a small thing in your eyes, God; but you have spoken of your servant's house for a great while to come, and have respected me according to the estate of a man of high degree, Yahweh God.
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What can David say yet more to you concerning the honor which is done to your servant? For you know your servant.
About 1 Chronicles
Genealogies and David’s reign, emphasizing temple worship.
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