For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God.
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Verse 22 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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Compare 1 Chronicles 17:22 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und du hast dir dein Volk Israel zum Volk gemacht ewiglich; und du, HERR, bist ihr Gott geworden.
Tú has constituido a tu pueblo Israel por pueblo tuyo para siempre; y tú, Jehová, has venido a ser su Dios.
Estableciste a tu pueblo Israel como pueblo tuyo para siempre, y tú, Jehová, llegaste a ser su Dios.
Tu as établi ton peuple d'Israël, pour qu'il fût ton peuple à toujours; et toi, Eternel, tu es devenu son Dieu.
E ti hai costituito il popolo Israele per popolo in perpetuo; e tu, Signore, ti sei fatto lor Dio.
E confirmaste o teu povo Israel para ser teu povo para sempre; e tu, SENHOR, lhe foste por Deus.
你使你的百姓 以色列 作你的子民,直到永遠;你-耶和華也作他們的上帝。
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