1 Kings 8:24
New International Version
You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised and with your hand you have fulfilled it—as it is today.

New Living Translation
You have kept your promise to your servant David, my father. You made that promise with your own mouth, and with your own hands you have fulfilled it today.

English Standard Version
you have kept with your servant David my father what you declared to him. You spoke with your mouth, and with your hand have fulfilled it this day.

Berean Standard Bible
You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day.

King James Bible
Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.

New King James Version
You have kept what You promised Your servant David my father; You have both spoken with Your mouth and fulfilled it with Your hand, as it is this day.

New American Standard Bible
You who have kept with Your servant, my father David, that which You promised him; You have spoken with Your mouth and have fulfilled it with Your hand, as it is this day.

NASB 1995
who have kept with Your servant, my father David, that which You have promised him; indeed, You have spoken with Your mouth and have fulfilled it with Your hand as it is this day.

NASB 1977
who hast kept with Thy servant, my father David, that which Thou hast promised him; indeed, Thou hast spoken with Thy mouth and hast fulfilled it with Thy hand as it is this day.

Legacy Standard Bible
who have kept with Your servant, my father David, that which You have promised him; indeed, You have promised with Your mouth and have fulfilled it by Your hand as it is this day.

Amplified Bible
You who have kept what You promised to Your servant my father David. You have spoken with Your mouth and have fulfilled Your word with Your hand, as it is this day.

Christian Standard Bible
You have kept what you promised to your servant, my father David. You spoke directly to him and you fulfilled your promise by your power as it is today.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You have kept what You promised to Your servant, my father David. You spoke directly to him and You fulfilled Your promise by Your power as it is today.

American Standard Version
who hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou didst promise him: yea, thou spakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thy hand, as it is this day.

Contemporary English Version
My father David was your servant, and today you have kept every promise you made to him.

English Revised Version
who hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou didst promise him: yea, thou spakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You have kept your promise to my father David, your servant. With your mouth you promised it. With your hand you carried it out as it is today.

Good News Translation
You have kept the promise you made to my father David; today every word has been fulfilled.

International Standard Version
It is you, LORD God, who have kept your promise to my father, your servant David, that you made to him. Indeed, you made a commitment to my father David and then personally fulfilled what you had promised today.

Majority Standard Bible
You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day.

NET Bible
You have kept your word to your servant, my father David; this very day you have fulfilled what you promised.

New Heart English Bible
who have kept with your servant David my father that which you promised him. Yes, you spoke with your mouth, and have fulfilled it with your hand, as it is this day.

Webster's Bible Translation
Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou didst promise him: thou didst speak also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thy hand, as it is this day.

World English Bible
who has kept with your servant David my father that which you promised him. Yes, you spoke with your mouth, and have fulfilled it with your hand, as it is today.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
which You have kept for Your servant, my father David, that which You spoke to him; indeed, You speak with Your mouth, and with Your hand have fulfilled [it], as [at] this day.

Young's Literal Translation
who hast kept for Thy servant David my father that which Thou spakest to him; yea, Thou speakest with Thy mouth, and with Thy hand hast fulfilled it, as at this day.

Smith's Literal Translation
Which thou didst watch to thy servant David my father what thou spakest to him: and thou wilt speak with thy mouth, and with thy hand thou didst complete as this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who hast kept with thy servant David my father what thou hast promised him: with thy mouth thou didst speak, and with thy hands thou hast performed, as this day proveth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have fulfilled, for your servant David, my father, that which you said to him. With your mouth, you spoke; and with your hands, you completed; just this day proves.

New American Bible
the covenant that you kept toward your servant, David my father, what you promised him; your mouth has spoken and your hand has fulfilled this very day.

New Revised Standard Version
the covenant that you kept for your servant my father David as you declared to him; you promised with your mouth and have this day fulfilled with your hand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who hast kept with thy servant David my father what thou didst promise him; thou didst speak with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thy hand, as it is this day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For you have kept for your Servant David, my father, that which you said to him, and you spoke with your mouth, and with your hands you have fulfilled, as today.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
who hast kept with Thy servant David my father that which Thou didst promise him; yea, Thou spokest with Thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with Thy hand, as it is this day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
which thou hast kept toward thy servant David my father: for thou hast spoken by thy mouth and thou hast fulfilled it with thine hands, as at this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Prayer of Dedication
23and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 24You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. 25Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:25-29
And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. / For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You. ...

2 Chronicles 6:15-17
You have kept Your promise to Your servant, my father David. What You spoke with Your mouth You have fulfilled with Your hand this day. / Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk in My law as you have walked before Me.’ / And now, O LORD, God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant David.

Psalm 89:34-37
I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. / Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, ...

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Chronicles 17:23-27
And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You. / For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found the courage to pray before You. ...

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

2 Samuel 23:5
Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Acts 13:32-34
And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers / He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’ / In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’

Hebrews 6:13-15
When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

Romans 4:20-21
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.

Jeremiah 33:20-21
“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Luke 1:68-73
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ...


Treasury of Scripture

Who have kept with your servant David my father that you promised him: you spoke also with your mouth, and have fulfilled it with your hand, as it is this day.

thou spakest

1 Kings 8:15
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

2 Samuel 7:12,16
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom…

2 Chronicles 6:14,15
And said, O LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and shewest mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts: …

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You have kept
The Hebrew root for "kept" is "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, watch, or preserve. This word emphasizes God's faithfulness and reliability. In the context of the ancient Near East, where covenants were solemn and binding, God's keeping of His promise underscores His unwavering commitment to His word and His people. It is a reminder that God is a covenant-keeping God, who watches over His promises to ensure their fulfillment.

Your promise
The term "promise" in Hebrew is "דָּבָר" (dabar), which can also mean word or matter. This highlights the power and authority of God's spoken word. In biblical times, a promise was not merely a casual statement but a binding declaration that carried the weight of the speaker's character. God's promises are sure and steadfast, reflecting His unchanging nature and His sovereign will.

to Your servant
The word "servant" is "עֶבֶד" (eved) in Hebrew, denoting one who serves or ministers. This term reflects a relationship of humility and obedience. David, as God's servant, was chosen to fulfill God's purposes. The use of "servant" here emphasizes the honor and responsibility of being in service to the Almighty, highlighting the intimate relationship between God and those He calls to His service.

my father David
David, the second king of Israel, is a central figure in biblical history. His reign is often seen as the golden age of Israel. The reference to "my father David" not only establishes a historical lineage but also a spiritual legacy. David was a man after God's own heart, and his relationship with God set a precedent for future generations. This phrase connects Solomon's present reality with the promises made to David, emphasizing continuity and divine faithfulness.

What You spoke with Your mouth
The phrase underscores the power of God's spoken word. In the ancient world, spoken words were seen as powerful and binding. God's declarations are not mere utterances but are imbued with creative and transformative power. This reflects the biblical theme that God's word accomplishes what it sets out to do, as seen in Isaiah 55:11.

You have fulfilled with Your hand
The "hand" of God is a metaphor for His power and action. In Hebrew, "hand" is "יָד" (yad), symbolizing strength and capability. This phrase indicates that God not only speaks but also acts. His hand brings to completion what His mouth has declared. It is a testament to God's active involvement in the world and His ability to bring His promises to fruition.

this day
The phrase "this day" signifies the immediacy and present reality of God's fulfillment. It marks a specific moment in time when God's promises are realized. In the biblical narrative, such moments are often seen as kairos moments—divinely appointed times when God's purposes intersect with human history. It serves as a reminder that God's timing is perfect, and His promises are fulfilled in His appointed time.

Verse 24. - Who hast kept with thy servant David my father [Solomon sees in this a special pledge of God's faithfulness and truth] that thou promisedst [Heb. spakest, same word as below. The alteration in the A.V. obscures the connexion]: thou spakest also [Heb. and thou spakest, i.e., "yea," or "for thou spakest"] with thy mouth and hast fulfilled it with thine hand [ver. 15, and ch. 3:6. The completion of the house, following the establishment of Solomon upon the throne, was to him proof conclusive that the promise of 2 Samuel 7. had received its fulfilment], as it is this day.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You have kept
שָׁמַ֗רְתָּ (šā·mar·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

Your promise
דִּבַּ֖רְתָּ (dib·bar·tā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to Your servant,
לְעַבְדְּךָ֙ (lə·‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

my father
אָבִ֔י (’ā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1: Father

David.
דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

What You spoke
וַתְּדַבֵּ֥ר (wat·tə·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

with Your mouth
בְּפִ֛יךָ (bə·p̄î·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

You have fulfilled
מִלֵּ֖אתָ (mil·lê·ṯā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

with Your hand
וּבְיָדְךָ֥ (ū·ḇə·yā·ḏə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

this
הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

day.
כַּיּ֥וֹם (kay·yō·wm)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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