13. I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me. I will not take away My faithful love from him as I took it from the one who was before you.
14. I will appoint him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.’ ”
15. Nathan reported all these words and this entire vision to David.
16. Then King David went in, sat in the Lord’s presence, and said,Who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that You have brought me this far?
17. This was a little thing to You, God, for You have spoken about Your servant’s house in the distant future. You regard me as a man of distinction, Lord God.
18. What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? You know Your servant.