1 Chronicles 17:19

EXPOSITION This chapter is paralleled by 2 Samuel 7:1; and the parallel is for the most part very close. The purport of the two accounts may be said to be identical, while the variations of some few words and sentences just suffice to indicate the somewhat different objects of the two writers, and the very different time when our compiler was having recourse to the common authority. The "good" purpose which was in David's heart is, like many other good purposes, obstructed by the will and providence of God himself. It is not one of that other kind of "good intentions," with which the way to hell is so often paved, when the man who forms the resolution and entertains the intention is he who of his own choice, or fickleness, or indifference, breaks it. It is acknowledged, therefore, and meets in fact with a large and gracious reward, in being made the occasion of the distinct

See Gill "1Ch 17:1"....

7. THE COVENANT AND THE PROMISE CHAPTER 17 _ 1. David's plan to build a house (1 Chronicles 17:1)_ 2. The covenant and the promise (1 Chronicles 17:7) 3. David's praise and prayer (1 Chronicles 17:16) After the ark had found its resting place in a tent the king became deeply concerned about the building of a house. He contrasted his own house of cedars with the humble dwelling place of the ark of the covenant. The desire to build a house for the Lord was expressed to Nathan, who told David, without having consulted the Lord, “Do all that is in thine heart, for God is with thee.” That night the message came to Nathan, “Go and tell David my servant, T

DAVIDS PURPOSE TO BUILD A TEMPLE IS HINDERED BY NATHAN; GOD'S PROMISE TO HIM; HIS PRAYER (see notes on 2 Samuel 7). 1 Chronicles 17:1. in his house: the words in 2 Samuel 7:1, and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies round about, are omitted here as the Chronicler, looking back upon the history of those times, saw that this rest had been of but short duration....

_for thy servant's sake_ 2 Samuel 7:21, _for thy word's sake_, a better reading....

HAST THOU DONE ALL THIS GREATNESS, &C.?— _Thou hast done all these great things, that thou mightest shew all thy glory in thy servant._ Houbigant. REFLECTIONS.—1st, David's pious purpose, Nathan's encouragement, and God's gracious acceptance of his intentions, though he restrained him from the service, we had before, 2 Samuel 7. We may observe, (1.) How solicitous the heart of every faithful Israelite is, that God's glory may be set forth. (2.) That God's ministers should delight to encourage others to every good word and work. (3.) A gracious desire, though ineffectual, is not forgotten of God. (4.) Blessings on our children, are mercies to ourselves. (5.) In Jesus Christ is the promise fulfilled, 1 Chronicles 17:14 who is exalted to sit upon the throne of David for ever and ever

LESSON EIGHT 17-18 DAVID AND THE TEMPLE. ISRAEL GOES TO WAR. 9. DAVID'S PLANS FOR THE TEMPLE (Chapter 17) INTRODUCTION David's purpose to build the Temple resulted in Jehovah's revelation of the eternal establishment of David's house. David proceeded to extend his territory from the Great Sea to the Euphrates River. TEXT 1 Chronicles 17:1. And it came to pass, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of Jehovah dwelleth under curtains. 2. And Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee. 3. And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying, 4. Go and tell David my servant, -Thus saith Jehovah, Thou shalt not build me a house to dwell in: 5. For I have not dwelt in a house since the day that

DAVID'S DESIRE TO BUILD THE TEMPLE DISALLOWED This chapter is almost identical with 2 Samuel 7:1....

THE BOOK OF 1 CHRONICLES GOD RULES HISTORY 1 CHRONICLES _Ian Mackervoy_ CHAPTER 17 GOD’S SPECIAL PROMISE TO DAVID – 1 CHRONICLES 17:1-27 THE *LORD SPEAKS TO DAVID – 1 CHRONICLES 17:1-15 V1 When David was living in his palace, he spoke to Nathan the *prophet. David said, ‘I live in a house of *cedar wood. But the *ark of the *LORD’s special promise is in a t

O LORD. — Not in Samuel. Probably belongs to end of last verse. FOR THY SERVANT’S SAKE. — Comp. Psalms 132:10; 2 Chronicles 6:42. Samuel has the more original “for thy word’s sake.” (Comp. 1 Chronicles 17:23, and 1 Chronicles 16:15.) HEART — _i.e.,_ purpose, intent. IN MAKING KNOWN ALL THESE GREAT THINGS. (greatnesses). — The repetition “greatness... greatnesses” is probably a scribe’s error. Samuel has the right text: “Thou hast done all this greatness” (work of power, δύναμις)_,_ viz., informing Thy servant of what shall be hereafter. Isaiah makes the m