Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 17:19
O LORD, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all [these] great things.
19. for thy servant’s sake ] 2Sa 7:21, for thy word’s sake, a better reading.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
For thy servants sake; in 2Sa 7:21, it is, for thy words sake, i.e. for the sake of thy word and promise made to thy servant; as that phrase, for Davids sake, is oft thus understood, for Gods covenants sake made with David.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
See Gill “1Ch 17:1”.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(19) O Lord.Not in Samuel. Probably belongs to end of last verse.
For thy servants sake.Comp. Psa. 132:10; 2Ch. 6:42. Samuel has the more original for thy words sake. (Comp. 1Ch. 17:23, and 1Ch. 16:15.)
Hearti.e., purpose, intent.
In making known all these great things. (greatnesses).The repetition greatness . . . greatnesses is probably a scribes error. Samuel has the right text: Thou hast done all this greatness (work of power, ), viz., informing Thy servant of what shall be hereafter. Isaiah makes the miracle of prediction a special difference between the true God and idols (Isa. 41:21-29; Isa. 45:11; Isa. 45:21).
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
1Ch 17:19. Hast thou done all this greatness, &c.? Thou hast done all these great things, that thou mightest shew all thy glory in thy servant. Houbigant.
REFLECTIONS.1st, David’s pious purpose, Nathan’s encouragement, and God’s gracious acceptance of his intentions, though he restrained him from the service, we had before, 2 Samuel 7. We may observe, (1.) How solicitous the heart of every faithful Israelite is, that God’s glory may be set forth. (2.) That God’s ministers should delight to encourage others to every good word and work. (3.) A gracious desire, though ineffectual, is not forgotten of God. (4.) Blessings on our children, are mercies to ourselves. (5.) In Jesus Christ is the promise fulfilled, 1Ch 17:14 who is exalted to sit upon the throne of David for ever and ever.
2nd, David’s prayer differs little here from the former, except in a few expressions. It teaches, (1.) With what deep humility we should approach God. (2.) That those are the truly honourable of the earth, whom God regards. (3.) That the highest glory of the greatest king, is to be the servant of God. (4.) As there is no God like the Lord, so there is no happiness equal to a sense of his favour. (5.) When we have God’s promises, we may confidently plead them, and be assured that we shall be heard and answered.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
thy servant’s: Isa 37:35, Isa 42:1, Isa 49:3, Isa 49:5, Isa 49:6, Dan 9:17
according: Mat 11:26, Eph 1:9-11, Eph 3:11
great things: Heb. greatness, 1Ch 29:11, 1Ch 29:12, Psa 111:3, Psa 111:6
Reciprocal: Deu 32:3 – ascribe
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
17:19 O LORD, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own {p} heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all [these] great things.
(p) Freely and according to the purpose of your will, without any deserving.