16 Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, "Who am I, Yahweh God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?
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And what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? - I am not of any regal family, and have no natural right to the throne.
And David the king (m) came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who [am] I, O LORD God, and what [is] mine house, that thou hast brought me (n) hitherto?
(m) He went into the tent where the Ark was, showing what we should do when we receive any benefits from the Lord.
(n) Meaning to this kingly estate.
David the king . . . sat before the Lord, and said--(See on 2-Samuel 7:18).
Who am I, &c. - We have here David's solemn address to God, in answer to his gracious message. How humbly does he here abase himself, and acknowledge his own unworthiness! How highly does he advance the name of God, and admire his condescending favour? With what devout affections does he magnify the God of Israel: with what assurance build upon the promise! What an example is this of believing, fervent prayer! The Lord enable us all thus to seek him!
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