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26 so you may gain lasting fame,[a] as people say,[b] ‘The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is God over Israel!’ The dynasty[c] of your servant David will be established before you,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 7:26 tn Heb “and your name might be great permanently.” Following the imperative in v. 23b, the prefixed verbal form with vav conjunctive indicates purpose/result.
  2. 2 Samuel 7:26 tn Heb “saying.” The words “as people” are supplied in the translation for clarification and stylistic reasons.
  3. 2 Samuel 7:26 tn Heb “the house.” See the note on “dynastic house” in the following verse.