And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 17 of 1 Chronicles. David responds to the promise with a prayer of humility and gratitude. He recognizes that God has chosen Israel and that no human greatness explains his position. Instead of trying to claim the promise for himself, David asks God to confirm his word. The prayer shows an appropriate response to grace: receive, give thanks, and trust.
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kam der König David und blieb vor dem HERRN und sprach: Wer bin ich, HERR, GOTT, und was ist mein Haus, daß du mich bis hierher gebracht hast?
Y entró el rey David, y estuvo delante de Jehová, y dijo: Jehová Dios, ¿quién soy yo, y cuál es mi casa, que me has traído hasta este lugar?
Entonces el rey David entró, se sentó ante Jehová y dijo: «¿Quién soy yo, Jehová Dios, y qué es mi casa, para que me hayas traído hasta aquí?
Et le roi David alla se présenter devant l'Eternel, et dit: Qui suis-je, Eternel Dieu, et quelle est ma maison, pour que tu m'aies fait parvenir où je suis?
Allora il re Davide venne, si pose a sedere davanti al Signore, e disse: Chi sono io, Signore Iddio? e quale è la casa mia, che tu mi abbi fatto pervenire fino a questo?
Então entrou o rei Davi, e ficou perante o SENHOR; e disse: Quem sou eu, SENHOR Deus? e qual é a minha casa, para que me tenhas trazido até aqui?
於是 大衛 王進去,坐在耶和華面前,說:「耶和華上帝啊,我是誰,我的家算甚麼,你竟帶領我到這地步呢?
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