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1 Chronicles 17:27

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 17:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and now it hath pleased thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Jehovah, hast blessed, and it is blessed for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and now it hath pleased thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Jehovah, hast blessed, and it is blessed for ever.
1 Chronicles 17:27 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24And let thy name be established and magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and the house of David thy servant is established before thee.
25For thou, O my God, hast revealed to thy servant that thou wilt build him a house: therefore hath thy servant found [in his heart] to pray before thee.
26And now, O Jehovah, thou art God, and hast promised this good thing unto thy servant:
27and now it hath pleased thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Jehovah, hast blessed, and it is blessed for ever.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The marginal rendering is preferable. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Chronicles 17". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-chronicles-17.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Blessed for ever - David's prayer concludes, as God's promise did, Ch1 17:14, with that which is for ever. God's word looks at things eternal. And so should our desires and hopes. Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 19”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“let it please: or, it hath pleased blessest: Gen 27:33; Psa 72:17; Rom 11:29; Eph 1:3 Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 18”
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