2 Samuel 7:27

New International Reader's Version

“Lord who rules over all, you are the God of Israel. Here’s what you have shown me. You told me, ‘I will build you a royal house.’ So I can boldly pray this prayer to you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:11

That is what your enemies have done ever since I appointed leaders over my people Israel. But I will give you peace and rest from all of them. “ ‘ “I tell you that I, the Lord, will set up a royal house for you.

2 Samuel 7:13

He is the one who will build a house where I will put my Name. I will set up the throne of his kingdom. It will last forever.

1 Kings 11:38

Do everything I command you to do. Live the way I want you to. Do what is right in my eyes. Obey my rules and commands. That is what my servant David did. If you do those things, I will be with you. I will build you a kingdom. It will last as long as the one I built for David. I will give Israel to you.

Psalm 10:17

Lord, you hear the desires of those who are hurting. You cheer them up and give them hope. You listen to their cries.

Psalm 40:6

You didn’t want sacrifices and offerings. You didn’t require burnt offerings and sin offerings. You opened my ears so that I could hear you and obey you.

Exodus 1:21

Shiphrah and Puah had respect for God. So he gave them families of their own.

Ruth 4:4

I thought I should bring the matter to your attention. I suggest that you buy the land. Buy it while those sitting here and the elders of my people are looking on as witnesses. If you are willing to buy it back, do it. But if you aren’t, tell me. Then I’ll know. No one has the right to buy it back except you. And I’m next in line.” “I’ll buy it,” he said.

1 Samuel 2:35

I will raise up for myself a faithful priest. He will do what my heart and mind want him to do. I will make his family line of priests very secure. They will always serve as priests to my anointed king.

1 Samuel 9:15

The Lord had spoken to Samuel the day before Saul came. He had said,