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title = "1 Chronicles 17:16–27"
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date = "2024-04-04"
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### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1Chronicles17.16-27)
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David's response to the Lord's great promise to him is a lesson in humility and gratitude.
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The phrases "Who am I" and "what is my house" are David's confession that he is undeserving of the blessing that God has bestowed on him and his legacy.
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David compares the magnitude of this blessing, which is great in his eyes (_v. 19_), with the awesome might of the Lord and realizes that God sees it as something small and easy to do. (_v. 17_)
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David's prayer continues by recounting other great things that Yahweh has done for David's people.
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In particular, he brings up the covenant the Lord made with Israel through Moses, redeeming them for Himself on Mt. Sinai.
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At that time, God promised to make the Israelites His treasured possession which He would not give up.
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As the Lord glorified His name then, He will glorify Himself through the establishment of David's throne and house through all generations.
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Your eternal majesty is recognized by all generations.
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