2 Samuel 7:1
There is no indication how soon after the bringing up of the ark these things occurred, but it was probably at no long interval.... [ Continue Reading ]
There is no indication how soon after the bringing up of the ark these things occurred, but it was probably at no long interval.... [ Continue Reading ]
NATHAN THE PROPHET - Here first mentioned, but playing an important part afterward (e. g. 2 Samuel 12:1; 1Ki 1:10; 1 Chronicles 29:29; 2 Chronicles 9:29). From the two last passages it appears that he wrote the history of David’s reign, and a part at least of Solomon’s. His distinctive title is the... [ Continue Reading ]
HAVE WALKED - Implying the frequent moving of the tabernacle, in the times of the Judges, as opposed to a settled resting in one place. The word tent, refers especially to the outward covering of skins, etc.: the tabernacle denotes the framework of beards and bars. Observe the constant reference to... [ Continue Reading ]
THE TRIBES OF ISRAEL - The duplicate passage reads judges (see margin and compare 2 Samuel 7:11). But a comparison with such passages as Psa 78:67-68; 1 Kings 8:16; and 1 Chronicles 28:4, favors the reading “tribes,” and the phrase is a condensed one, the meaning of which is, that whatever tribe had... [ Continue Reading ]
MOREOVER I WILL APPOINT ... - It should be: And I have appointed a place, etc., and have planted them, etc. This was already done by the consolidation of David’s kingdom. The contrast between this and 2 Samuel 7:11 is that of the troubled, unsettled times of the Judges and the frequent servitudes of... [ Continue Reading ]
The prophet, having detailed God’s past mercies to David, now passes on to direct prophecy, and that one of the most important in the O d Testament. I WILL SET UP THE SEED - In one sense this mannifestly refers to Solomon, David’s successor and the builder of the temple. But we have the direct auth... [ Continue Reading ]
HE SHALL BUILD AN HOUSE ... - For the fulfillment of this in the person of Solomon, see 1 Kings 8:16. For its application to Christ, see John 1:12; Eph 1:20-22; 1 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 3:6; etc.; and Zechariah 6:12. I WILL STABLISH THE THRONE OF HIS KINGDOM FOREVER - The words forever, emphatically... [ Continue Reading ]
I WILL BE HIS FATHER ... - In marginal reference the equivalent expressions are applied to David. In Hebrews 1:5, this text is applied to Christ. But in 1 Chronicles 17:13; 1 Chronicles 22:9; 1 Chronicles 28:6, it is expressly appropriated to Solomon. WITH THE ROD OF MEN ... - i. e. such a chastise... [ Continue Reading ]
MY MERCY SHALL NOT DEPART ... - Hence, Isaiah’s saying, the sure mercies of David Isaiah 55:3, i. e. unfailing, lasting mercies: mercies which are like streams of water that never dry up Isaiah 33:16; Jeremiah 15:18. This is explained in 2 Samuel 7:16, where the word established is the same word as... [ Continue Reading ]
SAT BEFORE THE LORD - In the tent where the ark was. Standing or kneeling was the usual attitude of prayer (1Ki 8:22, 1 Kings 8:54; but compare Exodus 17:12). Modern commentators mostly take the word here in the sense of waiting, abiding, not sitting: but sat is the natural rendering. David sat down... [ Continue Reading ]
IS THIS THE MANNER OF MAN - Compare 1 Chronicles 17:17. Our passage may be thus understood: But this is the law (or prerogative) of a great man to found dynasties which are to last into the far future. David expresses his astonishment that he, of such humble birth, and one so little in his own eyes,... [ Continue Reading ]
THE NATIONS AND THEIR GODS - i e. the people and the idols of Canaan.... [ Continue Reading ]
THEREFORE HATH THY SERVANT FOUND IN HIS HEART ... - The promises of God are the true guide to the prayers of His people. We may dare to ask anything, how great soever it may be, which God has promised to give. In this and the two following verses David expresses the same wonder at the riches of God’... [ Continue Reading ]