For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

For mine own sake - (cf. Isaiah 48:11.)

And for my servant David's sake - i:e., from regard to the promise and solemn covenant established with David, relating to the stability of his kingdom and the perpetuity of his royal line (2 Samuel 7:12; 1 Kings 11:12).

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