Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Chronicles 17:1-27
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter coincides with 2 Samuel 7:0—records David’s purpose to build a house for God (1 Chronicles 17:1-2), and Nathan’s approval. God refuses to permit this, promises a perpetual kingdom in David’s line (1 Chronicles 17:3-15); grateful response to this promise (1 Chronicles 17:16-27).1 Chronicles 17:1-2.—David’s purpose. Sat in splendour and rest. Curtains as a common tent. David probably fancied the time predicted (Deuteronomy 12:10-11) had come. Nathan followed his own... read more
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 17:1-27
1 Chronicles 17:1-Daniel : . 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. read more