2 Samuel 7

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

“ GOING AND GROWING ” CONQUERING FOES (2 Samuel 5:0 ) The title of this lesson is the literal rendering of 2 Samuel 5:10 , “David went on and grew great.” The margin reads, “going and growing.” First, he overcame the inhabitants of Jerusalem known as the Jebusites and, capturing the city, made it his capital (2 Samuel 5:6-9 ). The parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 11:4-9 will show the two accounts to complement and confirm one another, Samuel being the more biographic and analistic and... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

2 Samuel 7:0 1. 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; 2. That the king said unto Nathan the prophet [the first mention of him], See now, I dwell in an house of cedar; but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains [compare Hag 1:10 ]. 3. And Nathan said [speaking from the impulse of his own heart] to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the Lord is with thee. 4. ¶ And it came to pass that night [the night... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Samuel 7:19

"Handfuls of Purpose" For All Gleaners "Is this the manner of man, O Lord God?" 2 Samuel 7:19 . David was surprised by the greatness of the divine promise. Not only did the Lord speak of David himself, but he spake of David's house, saying of his son, "He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1

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 the subject. The Lord at night reveals his will on this occasion, and commands him to communicate the same to David. Upon receiving this message, David goeth in before the Lord, and offers a Most delightful prayer. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-2

(1) ¶ 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 house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. How much the soul of David longed to glorify the God of his mercies, is very evident from what is here related of him. Here he was a type of the ever-blessed Jesus, whose zeal for the honour of his Father's house is said to have eaten him up.... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

(3) And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee. Had the prophet first made it a subject of prayer, his directions would have been better. The Lord being with his people, as indeed he always is, doth not supersede the necessity of asking continually his wisdom to guide us. Paul's advice, under the command of God the Holy Ghost, is expressed to this point; in all things by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, our requests are to be made known... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:4-7

(4) ¶ And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying, (5) Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in? (6) Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle. (7) In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:8-16

(8) Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: (9) And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth. (10) Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:17

(17) According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David. How delightful it is to faithful servants, ministers, and prophets, when they have gracious tidings to communicate to the people! read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 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 hitherto? (19) 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? (20) And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant. (21) For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all... read more

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Samuel 7:19

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-2

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:3

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:4-7

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:8-16

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:17

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:18-29

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