2 Samuel 7:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 7:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 7:19 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 wh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 7:19 — KJV
“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? manner: Heb. law”
— 2 Samuel 7:19 (KJV)
2 Samuel 7:19 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 7:19
“And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:19: yet, small, thing
“Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. There...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:19: yet, sight, lord
“Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. let it...: Heb. be thou pleased and bless”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:19: lord, god, hast
“And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:19: thing, sight, lord
“Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:19: thing, lord, god
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