2 Samuel 7:19

“And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God, etc.] This of raising him to the throne, and settling him on it, was but a small thing in comparison of what he promised to do for him and his: but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come; since he had not only spoken of a son that should succeed him in the kingdom, but that he would make him an house, and establish his kingdom; yea, that the throne of his kingdom should be established for ever, that a race of kings should spring from him, and especially the King Messiah, of whose kingdom there would be no end; and so the Targum, “thou hast spoken of the house of thy servant unto the world to come,” a…”

“is this the manner of man, O Lord God?--that is, is it customary for men to show such condescension to persons so humble as I am? (See Ch1 17:17.)”

“Is this the manner of man - Compare 1 Chronicles 17:17. Our passage may be thus understood: But this is the law (or prerogative) of a great man to found dynasties which are to last into the far future. David expresses his astonishment that he, of such humble birth, and one so little in his own eyes, should not only be raised to the throne, but be assured of the perpetuity of the succession in his descendants, as if he were a man of high degree. return to 'Top of Page'”

“This - Which thou hast already done for me, that thou hast brought me hitherto, to that pitch of honour, and peace, and prosperity, in which through thy favour I now stand. Was small - Though it was more than I deserved, or could expect, yet thou didst not think it enough for thee to give to me. A great while - For many future ages, and indeed to all eternity. Is this, &c. - Do men use to deal so kindly with their inferiors, as thou hast done with me? No: this is the prerogative of divine grace. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 7:20”

“7:19 God’s plan to give David a lasting dynasty stretched well beyond his lifetime. The promise is fulfilled forever in the eternal reign of Christ (Rev 11:15).”

“And this: Sa2 12:8; Num 16:9, Num 16:13 but thou: Sa2 7:11-16; Ch1 17:17 And is this: Psa 36:7; Isa 55:8, Isa 55:9; Eph 2:7, Eph 3:19, Eph 3:20 manner: Heb. law 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 7:20”