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1 Chronicles 17:16

1 Chronicles 17:16
And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

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Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? - I am not of any regal family, and have no natural right to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 17:16-27

We have here David's solemn address to God, in answer to the gracious message he had now received from him. By faith he…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And … came R.V. Then … went in (as Sam.), i.e. into the tent which he had pitched for the ark; 1Ch 16:1.

sat before the…