1 Chronicles 17:24
ContextNETBible | so 1 it may become a reality 2 and you may gain lasting fame, 3 as people say, 4 ‘The Lord who commands armies is the God of Israel.’ 5 David’s dynasty 6 will be established before you, |
XREF | 2Ch 6:33; Ps 21:13; Ps 72:19; Ps 90:17; Jer 31:1; Mt 6:9,13; Joh 12:28; Joh 17:1; Php 2:11; Heb 8:10; Heb 11:16; 1Pe 4:11; Re 21:3 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Following the imperative in v. 23b, the prefixed verbal form with vav (ו) conjunctive indicates purpose/result: “so it might become a reality.” 2 tn Heb “so it might be established.” 3 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 (parallel to the previous purpose/result clause): “[so]…you might gain lasting fame.” 4 tn Heb “saying.” The words “as people” are supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons. 5 tc Heb “the 6 tn Heb “the house of David.” |