2 Samuel 7:27

For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — David addresses the LORD immediately after Nathan delivers the covenant promise. He speaks as the recipient of a divine disclosure, framing his response as a direct reply to God's prior declaration.

The words — The Hebrew גָּלִ֜יתָה (ga.Li.tah) translates literally as "you have uncovered" or revealed, marking the disclosure as intentional divine action. The title יְהוָ֨ה צְבָא֜וֹת (Yah.weh tze.va.'ot) identifies the speaker as the commander of heavenly armies, anchoring the promise in sovereign authority.

The thread — This passage runs parallel to 1 Chronicles 17:25, which records the identical revelation. The theme of God hearing petition and fulfilling covenant promises connects to Psalms 10:17 and the legal-covenantal framework of Ruth 4:4.

Why it lands — The text states that David's prayerful courage derives entirely from God's prior revelation. Readers must acknowledge that boldness in appeal rests on divine initiative, not human merit.

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.

Cross-references

1 Chronicles 17:25 For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found the courage to pray before You.
Psalms 10:17 You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Ruth 4:4 I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied.
1 Samuel 9:15 Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,
Psalms 40:6 Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require.