2 Samuel 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 24

1 And it happened, when the king lived in his house, and Jehovah had given him rest from all his enemies all around,

2 the king said to Nathan the prophet, See, now, I am living in a house of cedar, and the ark of God dwells within tent curtains.

3 And Nathan said to the king, All that is in your heart, go, do. For Jehovah shall be with you.

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Chapter Summary

Nathan first approves of David building Jehovah a house later Jehovah forbids him. He promises him benefits and blessings in his seed. David's prayer and thanksgiving.

Key Hebrew Words

הוֹאֵל֙ shew willingness H2974 · TWOT 831
עַוְלָה֙ injustice H5766 · TWOT 1580b
נָגִ֔יד leader H5057 · TWOT 1289b
צִוִּ֗יתִי lay charge H6680 · TWOT 1887
מָצָ֤א attain to H4672 · TWOT 1231

Cross-References

People & Context

David Proposes Building a Temple

Resting from his enemies, David tells Nathan the prophet that he wishes to build a house of cedar for the ark, and Nathan initially tells him to do al…

The Davidic Covenant Given

God speaks to Nathan at night, instructing him to tell David that God will build David a house (dynasty) instead, and that David's seed will build the…

David's Prayer of Thanksgiving

David sits before Jehovah and offers a humble prayer of gratitude, praising God's greatness and asking Him to establish His word regarding David's hou…

Timeline

David Proposes Building a Temple

Resting from his enemies, David tells Nathan the prophet that he wishes to build a house of cedar for the ark, and Nathan initially tells him to do all that is in his heart.

2 Samuel 7:1-3
The Davidic Covenant Given

God speaks to Nathan at night, instructing him to tell David that God will build David a house (dynasty) instead, and that David's seed will build the temple and rule forever.

2 Samuel 7:4-17
David's Prayer of Thanksgiving

David sits before Jehovah and offers a humble prayer of gratitude, praising God's greatness and asking Him to establish His word regarding David's house forever.

2 Samuel 7:18-29

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