1 Chronicles 17:25

O my God. — Samuel: “Jehovah Sabaoth, God of Israel.”

Hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house. — Literally, hast uncovered the ear of Thy servant, to build him a house. Samuel has the more usual construction: “saying, A house I will build thee.” (Comp. 1 Samuel 9:15.)

Hath found in his heart. — Rather, hath found his heart — i.e., hath taken courage. The noun is expressed in Samuel. As to its omission here, comp. 1 Chronicles 14:1. The phrase is unique in Hebrew.

To pray. — Samuel adds, “this prayer.”