2 Samuel 7:26

The Lord of hosts is the God over Israel, i.e. do thou never cease to manifest thyself to be the God and Governor of Israel.

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Let thy name — That is, do thou never cease to manifest thyself to be the God and governor of Israel.

²⁶ And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.

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2 Samuel 7:26