came to pass. This chapter takes its place with Genesis 15. It is the unconditional Covenant with David, to give him the Throne; as that was with
Abraham, to give him the Land.
the king. Thus now dignified.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
CHAPTER VII _David consults the prophet Nathan about building a temple for_ _the Lord, and is encouraged by him to do it_, 1-3. _That night Nathan receives a revelation from God, stating that_ _So...
There is no indication how soon after the bringing up of the ark these things occurred, but it was probably at no long interval....
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...
2 Samuel 7:1-29. The Promise of Perpetual Dominion to the house of David =1 Chronicles 17. Cp. Psalms 89:19-37 1 3. David's desire to build a house for the Lord 1. when the king sat in his
WHEN THE KING SAT IN HIS HOUSE— _Dwelt in his house._ Houb. i.e. enjoyed himself in peace and repose in the house which Hiram had built for him. Dr. Delaney supposes, it was during this peace that he...
2. God's Covenant With David, 2 Samuel 7:1-29. _David's Desire to Build a Temple Thwarted._ 2 Samuel 7:1-11 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, the Lord had given him rest round abou...
_AND IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE KING SAT IN HIS HOUSE, AND THE LORD HAD GIVEN HIM REST ROUND ABOUT FROM ALL HIS ENEMIES;_ When the king sat in his house - not while he was musing at home, but after he...
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...
HAD GIVEN HIM REST. — No intimation is given of how long this may have been after the events narrated in the last chapter; but it is evident that this narrative is placed here, not because it followed...
וַ יְהִ֕י כִּי ־יָשַׁ֥ב הַ מֶּ֖לֶךְ בְּ
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...
THE GLORIOUS FUTURE OF DAVID'S HOUSE 2 Samuel 7:1 Always do better for the cause of God than for yourself. You have no right to dwell in cedar, while God's Ark is under curtains. Also, beware of givi...
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...
_Enemies, before he had made war upon the surrounding nations, 1 Paralipomenon xviii. 1._...
CONTENTS This chapter affords a pleasing view of David's mind. His zeal for God's honour and glory, prompts him to the desire of building an house for the Lord. He confers with Nathan the prophet on...
(1) В¶ And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest roundabout from all his enemies; (2) That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an hous...
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 IT CAME TO PASS, WHEN THE KING SAT IN HIS HOUSE,.... Which Hiram's servants had built for him, having no occasion to go out to war: AND THE LORD HAD GIVEN HIM REST ROUND ABOUT FROM ALL HIS ENEMIE...
And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; Ver. 1. _When the king sat in his house._] His newly built house of cedar; and c...
_When the king sat in his house_ That is, was settled in the house which Hiram's men had built for him; then he reflected upon the unsettled state of the ark. For, being a pious prince, he spent much...
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 it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, an expression referring to his permanent abode after having attended to all the external affairs of the kingdom, AND THE LORD HAD GIVEN HIM REST RO...
THE NEWS ANNOUNCED TO DAVID...
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...
1-3 David being at rest in his palace, considered how he might best employ his leisure and prosperity in the service of God. He formed a design to build a temple for the ark. Nathan here did not speak...
2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 7 David being at rest desires to build God a house; which Nathan at first approves of; afterwards, in obedience to the word of God, forbiddeth him 2 SAMUEL 7:1. He promiseth him benef...
2 Samuel 7:1 king H4428 dwelling H3427 (H8804) house H1004 LORD H3068 rest H5117 (H8689) enemies H341 ...
DAVID DETERMINES TO BUILD A HOUSE OF CEDAR FOR YHWH LIKE HIS OWN, AN OFFER WHICH YHWH GRACIOUSLY REFUSES (2 SAMUEL 7:1). It was natural that looking around at his own palace, with which he was clearly...
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...
_I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains._ PROPOSAL TO BUILD A TEMPLE 1. The spirit of David was essentially active and fond of work. Even in Eastern countries, with...
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
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 7:1. “WHEN THE KING SAT IN HIS HOUSE,” etc., _i.e_. the palace mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:11. Many commentators place the events of this chapter later on in the li...
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 17:1; 1 Kings 5:4; 2 Chronicles 14:6; Daniel 4:29;...
Sat — That is, was settled in the house which Hiram's men had built for him, then he reflected upon the unsettled state of the ark....