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, should not only be raised to the throne, but be assured of the perpetuity of the succession in his descendants, as if he were a man of high degree.
Verse 2 Samuel 7:19. _AND_ IS _THIS THE MANNER OF MAN_] Literally: _And this, O_ _Lord God, is the law of Adam_. Does he refer to the promise made to Adam, _The seed of the woman shall bruise the hea...
4. THE LORD'S PROMISE TO DAVID AND THE COVENANT CHAPTER 7 _ 1. David's desire (2 Samuel 7:1)_ 2. Nathan receives the message for David (2 Samuel 7:4) 3. David in the presence of Jehovah (2 Samuel...
2 SAMUEL 7. DAVID PROPOSES TO BUILD A TEMPLE FOR THE ARK BUT YAHWEH PREFERS TO DWELL IN A TENT, AS HERETOFORE. HE PROMISES DAVID THAT HIS DYNASTY SHALL ALWAYS OCCUPY THE THRONE (D). An independent nar...
MANNER. Torah or Law. MAN. Hebrew. _ha-adam. the_ man. "And is this the law of the man? "i.e. the Man of Psalms 8:5; Psalms 8:6, who is to have dominion over all the earth, embracing all the world in...
David's prayer and thanksgiving David's address to God consists of (_a_) humble thanksgiving for the undeserved favour shewn to him and his house, 2 Samuel 7:18; (_b_) praise for God's past manifesta...
_And_is _this the manner of man_ It is best to understand these difficult words as David's expression of humble astonishment at the greatness of the honour destined for him and his house. Render, AND...
DISCOURSE: 314 DAVID’S GRATITUDE 2 Samuel 7:18. _Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? And thi...
AND IS THIS THE MANNER OF MAN, O LORD GOD?— See 1 Chronicles 17:17 where we read, _And thou hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree._ David is full of pious wonder, that God s...
_David's Response to the Lord's Will._ 2 Samuel 7:18-29 18 Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who _am_ I, O Lord God? and what _is_ my house, that thou hast brought me hit...
_AND THIS WAS YET A SMALL THING IN THY SIGHT, O LORD GOD; BUT THOU HAST SPOKEN ALSO OF THY SERVANT'S HOUSE FOR A GREAT WHILE TO COME. AND IS THIS THE MANNER OF MAN, O LORD GOD?_ Thou hast spoken also...
7:19 manner (c-33) Lit. 'law.' man, (d-35) Or 'and that after the manner (law) of man.'...
_Is_ THIS THE MANNER OF MAN] rather, 'this is the law of (i.e. imposed on) man.' God has made it a law regulating men's conduct, that kind intentions should be recognised and requited. But it was a si...
THE PROMISE OF GOD TO DAVID IN REQUITAL OF HIS DESIRE TO BUILD THE TEMPLE This chapter affords an excellent illustration of the way in which prophecy has often two quite distinct applications, one to...
DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL 2 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 7 GOD MAKES A PROMISE TO DAVID V1 King David was living in his palace now. The *Lord had given him peace from his enemies. V2 One...
IS THIS THE MANNER OF MAN? — This clause is very obscure in the original, and little help in determining its meaning can be had from the ancient versions. The word translated “manner” is a very common...
וַ תִּקְטַן֩ עֹ֨וד זֹ֤את בְּ עֵינֶ֨יךָ֙ אֲדֹנ
CHAPTER IX. _ PROPOSAL TO BUILD A TEMPLE._ 2 Samuel 7:1. THE spirit of David was essentially active and fond of work. He was one of those who are ever pressing on, not content to keep things as they...
DAVID'S HUMBLE AND GRATEFUL PRAYER 2 Samuel 7:18 The promise made through Nathan was threefold: (1) that David's house should reign forever; (2) that his seed should build the Temple; (3) that the ki...
The story of David's desire to build the Temple is told here in close connection with that of his bringing the Tabernacle to Jerusalem. It is not necessarily in chronological order, but is fittingly r...
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And [is] this the manner of (h) man, O Lord GOD? (h) Does this not...
God. Thus man wishes to be treated. This maxim prevails universally. People seek for their own and their children's happiness; a favour which thou hast graciously promised unto me. (Calmet) --- Thus i...
(18) В¶ Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? (19) And this was yet a small thing in thy sight,...
We have seen the sorrowful circumstances out of which arose the first desire to have a king in Israel, and the remarkable fact that, although it was a sin, God nevertheless did not put the people back...
Ardently desiring Jehovah's glory, David is troubled at dwelling in a house of cedar, while Jehovah dwelt within curtains. He wishes to build Him a house-a good desire, yet one which God could not gra...
AND THIS WAS YET A SMALL THING IN THY SIGHT, O LORD GOD,.... This of raising him to the throne, and settling him on it, was but a small thing in comparison of what he promised to do for him and his:...
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And [is] this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? Ver. 19. _And this wa...
_This_ Which thou hast already done for me, _that thou hast brought me hitherto_ to this pitch of honour, and peace, and prosperity in which, through thy favour, I now stand. _Was small_ Though it was...
1 Nathan first approouing the purpose of Dauid to build God an house, 4 after by the word of God forbiddeth him. 12 He promiseth him benefites and blessings in his seede. 18 Dauids prayer and thank...
And this, the wonderful external favors, WAS YET A SMALL THING IN THY SIGHT, O LORD GOD; BUT THOU HAST SPOKEN ALSO OF THY SERVANT'S HOUSE FOR A GREAT WHILE TO COME. AND IS THIS THE MANNER OF MAN, O LO...
David's Prayer of Thanksgiving...
The Lord having given grace to David to subdue the nations surrounding Israel, it is understandable that David's thoughts turned to a serious consideration of what is due the God of Israel. Why should...
MANNER: _ Heb._ law...
18-29 David's prayer is full of the breathings of devout affection toward God. He had low thoughts of his own merits. All we have, must be looked upon as Divine gifts. He speaks very highly and honou...
THIS, to wit, which thou hast already done for me, as he now said, _that thou hast brought me hitherto_, i.e. to that pitch of honour, and peace, and prosperity, in which through thy favour I now stan...
2 Samuel 7:19 thing H6994 (H8799) sight H5869 Lord H136 GOD H3069 spoken H1696 (H8762) servants H5650 house...
DAVID EXPRESSES HIS GRATITUDE TO YHWH FOR HIS EVERLASTING GOODNESS (2 SAMUEL 7:18). The humility of David, and His recognition of his subjection to YHWH comes out in this prayer which follows up on Go...
1). GRATITUDE TO YHWH FOR WHAT HE HAS PROMISED FOR HIM AND HIS HOUSE (2 SAMUEL 7:18). 2 Samuel 7:18 a ‘Then David the king went in, and remained before YHWH.' David clearly sees himself here as hav...
CONTENTS: David's desire to build the Lord's house. The Davidic covenant. CHARACTERS: God, David, Nathan. CONCLUSION: We need no more to make us happy than to have God for a Father to us. If He is o...
2 Samuel 7:1. _When the king sat in his house,_ and began to feel the approaches of age, he was more concerned for the ark than for himself. All men, but especially the aged, should do their best for...
_Then went King David in and sat before the Lord._ DAVID’S ADDRESS TO THE LORD I. The sovereignty of Divine grace. A purpose of love is disclosed here. It is seen in the choice of David and his house...
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 7:1__ This chapter, with its promise of the Messiah, is a key passage in the history of salvation. Verses 2 Samuel 7:8 are often described as the “Davidic covenant,” even
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 7:18 In this moving prayer, David uses the phrase O LORD GOD (or “O LORD God”) eight times, expressing his close intimacy with his God....
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 7:17. “WORDS.” … “VISION.” “The _words_, as the content of God’s revelation to Nathan, are distinguished from the _vision_ as indication of its _form_ and _mode...
EXPOSITION 2 SAMUEL 7:1 WHEN THE KING SAT IN HIS HOUSE. The order is not chronological; for the words, JEHOVAH HAD GIVEN HIM REST FROM ALL HIS ENEMIES ROUND ABOUT (so the Revised Version, rightly), i...
Now it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all of his enemies; [Now he's established, he's strong, he's powerful.] That the king said unto Na...
1 Chronicles 17:17; 2 Samuel 12:8; 2 Samuel 7:11; Ephesians 2:7;...
This — Which thou hast already done for me, that thou hast brought me hitherto, to that pitch of honour, and peace, and prosperity, in which through thy favour I now stand. Was small — Though it was m...