1 Chronicles 17:25
“For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.”

What does 1 Chronicles 17:25 mean?
The verse 1 Chronicles 17:25 from the King James Version reads: "For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee." This verse comes from the Old Testament and is part of a passage in…
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In 1 Chronicles 17:25, we read: "For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee." This profound declaration from King David encapsulates not only a heartfelt response to God’s promise…
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O Sovereign Lord, Mighty God, I come before You with a heart filled with gratitude and reverence. As I reflect on the words of Your servant David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 17:25 – "For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy…
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