2 Samuel 7:26

7:26 so you may gain lasting fame, 1  as people say, 2  ‘The Lord of hosts is God over Israel!’ The dynasty 3  of your servant David will be established before you,

1 tn Heb “and your name might be great permanently.” Following the imperative in v. 23b, the prefixed verbal form with vav conjunctive indicates purpose/result.

2 tn Heb “saying.” The words “as people” are supplied in the translation for clarification and stylistic reasons.

3 tn Heb “the house.” See the note on “dynastic house” in the following verse.