Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version LORD. For the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made known all these great promises. New Living Translation For the sake of your servant, O LORD, and according to your will, you have done all these great things and have made them known. English Standard Version For your servant’s sake, O LORD, and according to your own heart, you have done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. Berean Standard Bible O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises. Berean Literal Bible O YHWH, For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart You have done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. King James Bible O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. New King James Version O LORD, for Your servant’s sake, and according to Your own heart, You have done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. New American Standard Bible LORD, for Your servant’s sake, and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished all this greatness, to make known all these great things. NASB 1995 “O LORD, for Your servant’s sake, and according to Your own heart, You have wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things. NASB 1977 “O LORD, for Thy servant’s sake, and according to Thine own heart, Thou hast wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Legacy Standard Bible O Yahweh, for the sake of Your slave, and according to Your own heart, You have done all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Amplified Bible O LORD, for Your servant’s sake, and in accordance with Your own heart, You have accomplished all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Berean Annotated Bible O LORD <2Sa 7:20>. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises. Christian Standard Bible LORD, you have done this whole great thing, making known all these great promises for the sake of your servant and according to your will. Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, You have done all this greatness, making known all these great promises because of Your servant and according to Your will. American Standard Version O Jehovah, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Contemporary English Version It was your choice to do these wonderful things for me and to make these promises. English Revised Version O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things. GOD'S WORD® Translation LORD, you've done this great thing for my sake and your own desire. You made this great thing known to me. Good News Translation It was your will and purpose to do this for me and to show me my future greatness. International Standard Version LORD, for the sake of your servant, and consistent with your heart, you have done all of these great things and are now making these great things known. NET Bible O LORD, for the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing in order to reveal your greatness. New Heart English Bible For your servant's sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make known to your servant all these great things. Webster's Bible Translation O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thy own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleO LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises. World English Bible Yahweh, for your servant’s sake, and according to your own heart, you have done all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO YHWH, for Your servant’s sake, and according to Your own heart You have done all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Berean Literal Bible O YHWH, For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart You have done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. Young's Literal Translation O Jehovah, for Thy servant's sake, and according to Thine own heart Thou hast done all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Smith's Literal Translation O Jehovah, for sake of thy servant, and according to thy heart, thou didst all this greatness to make known all thy greatnesses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO Lord, for thy servant's sake, according to thy own heart, thou hast shewn all this magnificence, and wouldst have all the great things to be known. Catholic Public Domain Version O Lord, because of your servant, in accord with your own heart, you have brought about all this magnificence, and you have willed all these great things to be known. New American Bible LORD, for your servant’s sake and in keeping with your purpose, you have done this great thing. New Revised Standard Version For your servant’s sake, O LORD, and according to your own heart, you have done all these great deeds, making known all these great things. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thou knowest that which is in the heart of thy servant, that thou hast done for him all this greatness in making great thy servant. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because you know what is in the heart of your Servant, you have done for him all these great things to make known to your Servant. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O LORD, for Thy servant's sake, and according to Thine own heart, hast Thou wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou hast wrought all this greatness according to thine heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Prayer of Thanksgiving…18What more can David say to You for so honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant, 19O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed all Your greatness. 20O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.… Cross References O LORD. Psalm 86:1 A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Samuel 7:18 Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? Psalm 142:1 A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy. For the sake of Your servant 2 Kings 20:6 I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” 2 Kings 19:34 I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” Psalm 132:10 For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one. and according to Your own heart, 1 Samuel 2:35 Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time. 1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. You have accomplished this great thing 2 Samuel 7:21 For the sake of Your word and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed it to Your servant. 1 Kings 8:24 You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. and made known all these great promises. 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. John 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. 2 Samuel 7:25-29 And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. / 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. … Treasury of Scripture O LORD, for your servant's sake, and according to your own heart, have you done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. thy servant Isaiah 37:35 For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake. Isaiah 42:1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. Isaiah 49:3,5,6 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified… according Matthew 11:26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. Ephesians 1:9-11 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: … Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: great things [heb] greatness 1 Chronicles 29:11,12 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all… Psalm 111:3,6 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever… Jump to Previous Great Greatness Heart Making Promises Sake Servant Servant's Worked WroughtJump to Next Great Greatness Heart Making Promises Sake Servant Servant's Worked Wrought1 Chronicles 17 1. Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house3. after by the word of God forbids him 11. He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed 16. David's prayer and thanksgiving O LORD. This phrase acknowledges the sovereignty and majesty of God, a central theme throughout the Bible. The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the Hebrew name Yahweh, emphasizing God's eternal and unchanging nature. This invocation sets the tone for a prayerful and reverent address to God, recognizing His authority and holiness. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, chosen by God, who desires to build a temple for the Lord. In this chapter, God makes a covenant with David, promising to establish his throne forever. 2. Nathan the Prophet A prophet during the reign of King David who delivers God's message to David regarding the Davidic Covenant. 3. The Davidic Covenant A significant event where God promises David that his lineage will endure forever, and his kingdom will be established eternally. 4. Jerusalem The city where David reigns as king and where he desires to build a temple for the Lord. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God who reveals His promises to David, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessGod's promises are rooted in His sovereign will and faithfulness. He accomplishes His purposes according to His own heart, not based on human merit. The Importance of God's Promises The promises of God are central to the believer's faith. Understanding and trusting in God's promises provide hope and assurance. The Role of Servanthood David is referred to as God's servant, highlighting the importance of humility and servanthood in God's kingdom. Believers are called to serve God faithfully. The Eternal Kingdom The Davidic Covenant points to the eternal kingdom established through Jesus Christ. Believers are part of this kingdom, called to live with an eternal perspective. God's Revelation God reveals His plans and purposes to His people. Believers should seek to understand and align themselves with God's revealed will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 17:19?2. How does 1 Chronicles 17:19 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What does "for the sake of Your servant" reveal about God's character? 4. How can we apply God's promise-keeping nature in our daily faith walk? 5. Connect 1 Chronicles 17:19 with other scriptures about God's covenant with David. 6. How should God's promises in 1 Chronicles 17:19 influence our prayer life today? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 17:19 reflect God's covenant with David? 8. What is the significance of God's promise in 1 Chronicles 17:19? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 17:19 demonstrate God's faithfulness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 17? 11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 12. In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise? 13. How does Psalm 1:3, which promises the righteous will prosper, align with the observable reality that many devout believers still suffer hardships? 14. How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? What Does 1 Chronicles 17:19 Mean O LORD• David begins with the covenant name of God, the very name by which the Lord revealed Himself to Moses (Exodus 3:14–15). • Addressing God as “LORD” carries the weight of supreme authority and covenant faithfulness, echoed in Psalm 8:1, “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!” • The invocation centers the prayer on God’s glory, much like Isaiah’s vision in Isaiah 6:1–3, where the seraphim cry, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts.” For the sake of Your servant • David identifies himself as God’s servant, highlighting humility rather than royal privilege (2 Samuel 7:18–20). • In Scripture, true greatness is framed by servanthood—see Psalm 86:16, “Save Your servant who trusts in You,” and Matthew 20:26, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” • David sees God’s action as motivated by covenant loyalty toward His servant—a theme reflected when Solomon later prays, “You have kept Your servant David my father” (1 Kings 8:24). and according to Your own heart • God’s initiative is rooted in His own desire and purpose, not human merit (1 Samuel 13:14; Ephesians 1:5, 11). • This line reminds us that every covenant promise flows from God’s character of steadfast love. Jeremiah 29:11 affirms, “For I know the plans I have for you… plans for welfare and not for disaster.” • The verse therefore calls us to rest in the assurance that God’s plans come straight from His heart of grace. You have accomplished this great thing • David recognizes a completed act: God has already set in motion the everlasting dynasty promised to him (2 Samuel 7:12–16). • Scripture repeatedly attributes mighty deeds to God alone—“What god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works You do?” (Deuteronomy 3:24). • Ultimately, the “great thing” blossoms in Jesus, the Son of David, as proclaimed in Luke 1:68–69, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel… He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David.” and made known all these great promises • Revelation is grace: God not only acts but also explains His actions. Amos 3:7 echoes this principle, “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.” • The specific promises include an eternal throne, a secure kingdom, and a Father–son relationship (1 Chronicles 17:11–14; Psalm 89:3–4). • These promises fold into the broader biblical thread from Genesis 12:2–3 to 2 Peter 1:4, assuring believers that they share in “precious and magnificent promises.” summary 1 Chronicles 17:19 is David’s awe-filled acknowledgment that God’s covenant blessings spring entirely from God’s own heart, for the benefit of His servant, and have already been powerfully set in motion. The verse invites us to marvel at a Lord who acts, fulfills, and reveals—securing an everlasting kingdom that reaches its fullness in Jesus Christ, the promised Son of David. (19) O Lord.--Not in Samuel. Probably belongs to end of last verse.For thy servant's sake.--Comp. Psalm 132:10; 2Chronicles 6:42. Samuel has the more original "for thy word's sake." (Comp. 1Chronicles 17:23, and 1Chronicles 16:15.) Heart--i.e., purpose, intent. In making known all these great things. (greatnesses).--The repetition "greatness . . . greatnesses" is probably a scribe's error. Samuel has the right text: "Thou hast done all this greatness" (work of power, ???????), viz., informing Thy servant of what shall be hereafter. Isaiah makes the miracle of prediction a special difference between the true God and idols (Isaiah 41:21-29; Isaiah 45:11; Isaiah 45:21). . . . Verse 19. - For thy servant's sake. The parallel place reads, "For thy word's sake." This reading is superior, and well suits the connection, suggesting also whether the first occurrence of the word "servant" in the previous verse might not be similarly explained. The similarity of the characters of the words in the Hebrew would render easy the exchange of the one word for the other.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O LORD,יְהוָ֕ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for the sake בַּעֲב֤וּר (ba·‘ă·ḇūr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that of Your servant עַבְדְּךָ֙ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant and according to Your own heart, וּֽכְלִבְּךָ֔ (ū·ḵə·lib·bə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre You have accomplished עָשִׂ֕יתָ (‘ā·śî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, great thing הַגְּדוּלָּ֖ה (hag·gə·ḏūl·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1420: Greatness, mighty acts and revealed לְהֹדִ֖יעַ (lə·hō·ḏî·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3045: To know all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Your greatness. הַגְּדֻלּֽוֹת׃ (hag·gə·ḏul·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1420: Greatness, mighty acts Links 1 Chronicles 17:19 NIV1 Chronicles 17:19 NLT 1 Chronicles 17:19 ESV 1 Chronicles 17:19 NASB 1 Chronicles 17:19 KJV 1 Chronicles 17:19 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 17:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 17:19 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 17:19 French Bible 1 Chronicles 17:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 17:19 Yahweh for your servant's sake and according (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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