1 Chronicles 17:17

And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Lord God.

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 17:7 is the promise God made to David — David's 'this was a small thing' directly responds to that covenant word.

1 Chronicles 17:8 continues God's promise of presence and victory — David's reflection in v17 builds on these specific blessings.

1 Chronicles 17:11-15 is the prophecy David refers to — God's covenant promise of an eternal throne for his offspring.

1 Chronicles 14:2 describes God establishing David's kingdom, consistent with the promise of a lasting dynasty in 1 Chronicles 17:17.

2 Samuel 7:19 is the parallel account of David's prayer — nearly identical wording, showing the same awe at God's promise for his house.

In 1 Kings 3:13, God gives Solomon more than he asked—riches and honor—mirroring the exceeding generosity shown to David in the covenant.

Psalm 78:70-72 recounts God choosing David from shepherding to leadership, reinforcing the theme of humble origins and divine exaltation.

Psalm 89:19-37 expands on the same Davidic covenant, emphasizing God's oath to establish David's throne forever.

1 Kings 1:48 Historical context

1 Kings 1:48 records David's praise for seeing his dynasty continue with Solomon, a direct fulfillment of the promise in 1 Chronicles 17:17.

1 Kings 2:24 explicitly cites God's promise to establish David's house, reinforcing the same covenant from 1 Chronicles 17:17.

Isaiah 49:6 Allusion

Isaiah 49:6 uses 'too light a thing' for the Servant's mission — the idiom links David's dynasty to the Messiah's global scope.

Numbers 23:19 Related theme

Numbers 23:19 affirms that God does not lie or change his mind, underscoring the certainty of the covenant made with David.