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2 Samuel 7:24

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7:24 You made Israel your very own people for all time. 1  You, O Lord, became their God.

2 Samuel 7:28

Context
7:28 Now, O sovereign Lord, you are the true God! 2  May your words prove to be true! 3  You have made this good promise to your servant! 4 

1 tn Heb “and you established for yourself your people Israel for yourself for a people permanently.”

2 tn Heb “the God.” The article indicates uniqueness here.

3 tn The translation understands the prefixed verb form as a jussive, indicating David’s wish/prayer. Another option is to take the form as an imperfect and translate “your words are true.”

4 tn Heb “and you have spoken to your servant this good thing.”



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