2 Samuel 7:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 7:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 7:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 7:20 — KJV
“And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.”
— 2 Samuel 7:20 (KJV)
2 Samuel 7:20 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 7:20
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:20: david, say, more
“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:20: can, more, lord
“Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. fail...: Heb. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight so that: Heb. only if”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:20: david, say, lord
“What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:20: can, david, more
“Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:20: david, say, lord
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