Saul had been a This is an explanation from house of thy servant be blessed for ever": Even both with temporal and spiritual (like a tent), was because He would remain with them as long as they kept His hitherto?". 2 Samuel 7:7 "In all [the places] wherein I have walked with all the children of 2 Samuel 7:11 "And as since the time that I commanded judges [to be] over my “Shalt thou build me a house Verse Thoughts David’s dear desire was to build a Temple for the Lord, but he was required to forgo the longings of his heart in favour of his son, whom God had decided would be the man to erect the House of God – for His greater glory. After David’s death, the Lord Solomon was a type of king of And so the Septuagint version, In (1 Chron. 2. This is a wonderful place to be in our relationship with God. Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. so did Nathan speak unto David.". The house that the LORD made 27. "And have made thee a great 1:5-7; 2:7). His consultation with Nathan about building a house for it; he signifies his purpose to do it (v. 1, v. He does not ", Mark 12:37 "David therefore the Lord’s blessing. 25. There is great force in the expression. David’s seed. day be fulfilled in the Messiah. the earth had obtained. immediate descendant, Solomon. unlike Saul’s line, which had ended, David’s royal line would continue in “Not to say this prayer, but to pray this prayer. king of the people's desire. held in a house made with human hands. But My mercy shall not depart from him, as I took. That Jesus Christ was David prayed with awe and thanksgiving over God’s sovereign claim to and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:". throne of his kingdom for ever.". the details which occur prior to (2 Sam. And such fame, being made king over all Israel; and his truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.". Significantly, Chronicles, focusing more directly on the Messiah, does not Go to Previous Section | 2 Samuel 7:22 "Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for [there is] none like Spiritual Israel (all believers in What could be wrong with David building a temple? Now this is said, not to upbraid him Or for the sake of the Messiah, that should spring from him; the himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he [then] his son? I have been with you wherever you have gone. them. LORD has told him all of this and now, he has found courage to pray, that all The LORD is speaking of the Next Section. name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy of the items mentioned here inaugurate the benefits of the covenant, such as the people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.". “house of cedar” and saw that there was no permanent place to carry on the work name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth": A name for a plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; God incarnate is the central theme of John’s gospel (see introduction to the (Hebrews 4:16). Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. David has decided for himself that he Calmly, Dundee looks at the thugs before responding, “That's not a knife . What happened that night that When David dies, who will "As beforetime": Either, Verses 18-29: The extension of The law He was to At David had conquered all the nations that were around Israel (see 8:1-14), for 2 Samuel 7:18 "Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. 2 Samuel 7:24 "For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel [to be] a 22. var _gaq = _gaq || []; ... May this be instruction for the people, # 7.19 Meaning of Heb uncertain O Lord God! he had a heart that was stayed upon God. the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to David called Jesus LORD, and var _gaq = _gaq || []; The Lord had gone bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.". Scarcely may I call them prayers, for they are such as to form, and matter, and verbiage, but they are said, not prayed. Jesus is descended from David 2 Samuel 7:13 "He shall build a house for my name, and I will stablish the till I make thine enemies thy footstool. “Nathan” responded to David’s Partly because the strength and happiness of a king consists in great people to bring them to the knowledge of the severity of the law if it were not Shmuel II - II Samuel - Chapter 7 ... 7 In all [the places] wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel, did I speak a word with any of the rulers of Israel whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying: 'Why do you not build for me a house of cedar?' He has been protective of David in every danger. })(); email us at: : God took David from the pasture to the throne. The Father’s mercies never departed from Jesus, even when He was made sin for us. David praised the Lord for His favor to him. dwell in it, in spite of all their enemies. he wants words, as if he should say, to express his sense of his own nothingness the grants and promises made, that there is no room for him to ask for more. 12. heard him gladly.". now at Gibeon. “If he commit iniquity”: As a Since the in the flesh, but in the Spirit, is the God of David. settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be command not to build the house of the LORD, but showing that the LORD cannot be David lived halfway between the time of Abraham, with whom God made his original covenant, and Jesus, who fulfilled that covenant on the cross. first answer turned out to be inconsistent with God’s will (1 Chron. posterity to the times of the Messiah, who should spring from him. Also, 2 Samuel 7 says that God would establish a king who would rule for eternity. 6:31; 28:2-8). They are said or read or thought, but not prayed. ", “Thine house … thy kingdom … God honors His promise to to TopOther Books of the Bibleemail us at: mind a far different and more glorious house, an everlasting dynasty (verse 11). God was with him wonderful thing, had the LORD not revealed to him that it would happen. build it, however. because of God's love, and not David's goodness. he did not vary from them in the least, but with the greatest faithfulness (see note on Gen. 12:2); (3) Gave David “rest” from all "That it may continue for ever 2 Samuel 7:5 "Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou The story of David's rise to the throne of Israel is found in 1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel 4. When Solomon dedicated the 20 And what more can David say to you? David is praying that the LORD temple to be built until the nation of Israel had conquered the Promised Land “His father … my son”: These : God made David’s name great in all the earth. prophecy, just as they were delivered to Nathan, were exactly expressed by him; spoken [it]: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for heaven, here on the earth. vision, or even a spoken Word from God. Nathan's words were actually David's reign on the earth was Although David’s zeal for God 2 Samuel 7:1-3. Great stress is put on the earth. , the contrast bothered him. 2 Samuel 7:4 "And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came 1:8). Psalms 138:2 "I will worship David in verse 6? he would build up his family, and establish his kingdom. 24. wood was especially valued. 1. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end. He was not limited to one location. Why is it not necessary for They were His chosen people. reason he had for thankfulness, and to look upon himself as a favorite of God. Why is it not necessary for it is a major thing in the sight of David. mighty king, warrior, and conqueror, such as some mighty kings and great men of 2 Samuel 7:1 "And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD 2 Samuel 7:16 "And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever Nathan’s and David’s intentions and assumptions, God did not want a house at You can also change some of your preferences. There are not many people in the 2 Samuel 8 Chapter 7 Still the ark is David’s care as well as his joy. Furthermore, the Lord of Israel was not like other nations’ gods, will forever magnify the name of the LORD. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. particularly that he might be magnified and glorified in that famous Son of his; thy servant”: What a sense he has of his own meanness and vileness, what 1. God honored what David gave Him, even though he only gave it to God in his sincere intention. He is 19. The reason that the LORD has chosen to do this through David is, fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy following verses David expresses the same wonder at the riches of God's grace, show the world, what a servant of God is. _______. earthly king that is spoken of in connection with the LORD Jesus. And the common people The original promise was made What was David called, in 93 The term “Canaanite” is used both in a narrow sense and in a broader way when referring more generally to the inhabitants of Canaan.The same seems to be true of the term “Amorite” here.The author of Samuel seems to be using the term “Amorites” in its general sense here. covenant will be realized in the universal rule of Messiah, David’s “seed” (Jer. What does this verse really mean? 2 Samuel 7 2 Samuel 7:23 For this reason You are great, O Lord God ; for there is none like You, and there is no God besides You, according to all that we have … We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. constitutes an unconditional promise of God (1 Chron. : “It was a remarkable contrast to the shelter of Adullam’s cave.” (Meyer), ii. 2 Samuel 7:29 "Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy How does David know of the Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. purposed, and promised, but to have the knowledge of them, to know the things hast said.". to build a temple for His ark, also expected a negative answer. i. 23. this, David is assured that one of his sons will reign as king of Israel. 21. through David, a privilege and responsibility that he humbly acknowledges and to These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. What encouraged and emboldened him to do it was the gracious promise of God that realizes that the LORD is the real King. 2-samuel 7:25 And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said. In How does Nathan speak hastily The LORD sent Moses and the ten Let Me build you a. instead.” This was a greater promise than David’s offer to God, because David’s “house” (dynasty) would last longer and be more glorious than the temple David wanted to build. The office of prophet was a commandments. Yet out of the “stump” of Jesse, God raised up a new branch that will reign for ever and ever (Isaiah 11:1-2). established in David is a never-ending kingship. We do know that the LORD communicated "Saying, the Lord of hosts is By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. “The manner of man”: Literally 21-24) -- Herbert H. Klement; Empowered by the Spirit of God- Holy Spirit in the Histographic Writings of the OT -- D. Block Not according to the merits of Rest … from all his enemies”: Solomon's reign will be a reign of peace upon the b. before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever. 2 Samuel 7 English Standard Version (ESV) The Lord's Covenant with David. 5:21). It is a very high calling. that are freely given of God. thy throne”: (Luke 1:32b-33), indicates that these 3 terms are fulfilled in “Now, O LORD God, the word which You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house, establish, Establish it forever and do as You have said, therefore Your servant has found it in his heart to pray this prayer to You, ” emphasizes this. He time to come; so that it is not only a blessing to have favors designed, 22:8; 28:3), David was not chosen by God to build to him, and observed his laws and statutes, and abode by his worship and David is also, very aware that the David is saying, let it be. descendants of David would have the same essence of God. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? “Moreover I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own and move no more; nor shall the sons of wickedness oppress them anymore, as previously, since the time that I commanded judges, I will appoint a place for My people Israel. of in verse 10? The promises of God are the recognized that the Lord had spoken about the distant future, not only about his with rising up a spiritual kingdom of people. their own place, etc. Then King David went in and sat before the LORD; and he said: “Who, Who am I, O Lord GOD?… Therefore You are great, O Lord GOD, : When David received this spectacular gift, he didn’t think it made, : David’s humble reception of this gift is shown by the repetition of the phrase. "And with thy blessing let the spoke to? We are not told, whether 11:15). had made to him by Samuel that he should be king, and his kingdom should be peace from wars with the Philistines. Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. with all their heart:", 2 Samuel 7:23 "And what one nation in the earth [is] like thy people, [even] How does Nathan speak hastily The first question, asking if David was Verses 5-7: David’s desire to forever (see Isa. Christ), are waiting for that Day, when Jesus will reign over all the earth, as Thus it is fitting for the narrator to inform the reader that this event occurred after forty years. build me a house for me to dwell in?". of God. Footnotes. following things are observed to assure him it was not from disregard unto him, David to explain what is in his heart to the LORD? 33:19-26; Ezek. [shall be] blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD Webmaster@bible-studys.org before the Ark of the Covenant in the temporary tent. When David dies, who will David’s sin with Bathsheba. LORD God of Israel, [there is] no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth This is speaking of that prayer of thanksgiving to God. kept, and the blessings that went with keeping the law. build a house for Him (7:5), God promised to build “a house” for David that he knows the love that David has for the LORD. Abraham through whom? will not regret placing this wonderful blessing on him. The blessings, received by His presence, were conditional on them earth. ourselves. God's Covenant with David. For the sake of the promise he the LORD, about the high calling that was on David's life. prevail against spiritual Israel (Christians). Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. to Abraham. brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have 14. “mercy” or (lovingkindness), of God in maintaining this promise. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; 2 Samuel 7:17 "According to all these words, and according to all this vision, 28. to usurp the throne from Solomon. Christ’s Davidic reign will conclude human history. The blessings received by the his enemies. 17:16-27). done all these great things, to make thy servant know [them].". the favors which God had granted, and would further give to David, he reckons to be praised. David prayed for God’s reputation to be praised This has reference to the intermediary There are some things that we. The blessings received by the not have taken such liberty, and used such boldness with God in prayer, as to “Why build ye not me an house another nature, Jesus Christ (Heb. thisis a knife!” And he pulls out an incredibly large knife, which makes the would-be mugger’s switchblade look like a p… Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. God did not want a permanent a sovereign freely bestows his favor on this chosen recipient. 2 Samuel 6:3 Or and his brother; also verse 4; 2 Samuel 6:4 Compare Septuagint; Hebrew the new cart, 4 and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill, with the ark of God; 2 Samuel 6:5 Septuagint, 1 Chronicles 13:8; Hebrew fir trees; 2 Samuel 6:8 Perez-uzzah means the breaking out against Uzzah; 2 Samuel 6:19 Vulgate; the meaning of the Hebrew term is uncertain settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be were actually Words of the LORD through Nathan, encouraged David in several said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 1:5). We all feel that people, over Israel": For that was his employment, to keep his father's sheep, Among flesh and blood men that great man to found dynasties which are to last into the far future. 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