2 Samuel 7:20

And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 7:20

BSB

What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD.

AKJV

And what can David say more to you? for you, Lord GOD, know your servant.

CPDV

Therefore, what more will David be able to say to you? For you know your servant, O Lord God.

ERV

And what can David say more unto thee? for thou knowest thy servant, O Lord GOD.

NHEB

And what more can David add to you concerning the honor which is done to your servant? For you know your servant, LORD.

SMT

And what shall David yet add to speak to thee? for thou knewest thy servant, Lord Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 7:20

AndwhatcanH3254Verb DavidH1732Proper Name Masculine sayH1696Verb moreH3254VerbuntotheeforthouLordH136Noun Masculine GODH3069Proper Name knowestH3045VerbthyservantH5650Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 7:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 7:20

Summary

David acknowledges his inadequacy to add thanks to divine knowledge

Place

Jerusalem

Event

David acknowledges speechlessness

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC