Discovery Box2 Kings 8:19 
Context8:19 But the Lord was unwilling to destroy Judah. He preserved Judah for the sake of 1 his servant David to whom he had promised a perpetual dynasty. 2
2 Kings 19:34
Context19:34 I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.’” 3
1 tn The Hebrew has only one sentence, “and the
2 tn Heb “just as he had promised to give him and his sons a lamp all the days.” The metaphorical “lamp” symbolizes the Davidic dynasty; this is reflected in the translation.
3 tn Heb “for my sake and for the sake of David my servant.”
