2 Samuel 7:9-2 Reis NVIPT

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Samuel 7:1-17

The News Announced to David v. 1. 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 round about from all his enemies, all those nations which still felt strong enough to dispute the growing power of Israel having been vanquished, v. 2. that the king said unto Nathan, the prophet, whom he regarded highly as a confidential adviser, See, now, I... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

II. The divine consecration of the Davidic kingdom by the promise of the imperishable kingly dominion of the Davidic house.2 Samuel 7:1-291. David’s purpose to build the Lord a house, and the divine promise that the Lord will build him a house. 2 Samuel 7:1-16.1And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the Lord [Jehovah] had given him rest1 round about from all his enemies, 2That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but [and] the ark of... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 2 Samuel 7:4-16

2 Samuel THE PROMISED KING AND TEMPLE-BUILDER 2Sa_7:4 - 2Sa_7:16 . The removal of the ark to Jerusalem was but the first step in a process which was intended to end in the erection of a permanent Temple. The time for the next step appeared to David to have come when he had no longer to fight for his throne. Rest from enemies should lead to larger work for God, else repose will be our worst enemy, and peace will degenerate into self-indulgent sloth. A devout heart will not be content with... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-17

the Glorious Future of David’s House 2 Samuel 7:1-17 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 giving directions or advice, unless you have first consulted God. You may be as good as Nathan, but, if you speak apart from the divine Spirit, you will probably be compelled, on the following morning, to eat your words. David’s intention was good, but neither was he the man nor was that the time... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

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 related at this point. David's desire to build the house of God was perfectly natural, and, indeed, proper. So much was this the case that it appealed to Nathan, who advised him to do all that was in his heart. It was not, however, God's will that he should carry out this work, and the prophet was... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 7:8-17

Rather Than David Building Him A House, YHWH Would Build David A House Of A Very Different Kind (2 Samuel 7:8-17 ). YHWH then assured ‘His servant David’ that He had greater purposes than the building of houses of cedar. Rather He was intending to build David’s house (his descendants and dynasty) into an everlasting house that would rule over His everlasting kingdom for ever. This was the House that YHWH had in mind. There are three basic elements to His promise: The first is that David... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

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 narrative, complete in itself; not from any of the main sources, but probably composed towards the close of the Jewish Monarchy by a writer of the Deuteronomic school. 2 Samuel 7:13, referring to Solomon and his Temple, is a later addition. This Divine promise of permanence to the Davidic dynasty... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Chapter 7Now 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 Nathan the prophet, Look I'm dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of God is dwelling there in the curtains. Nathan said to the king, Go, and do all that is in your heart; for the Lord is with you ( 2 Samuel 7:1-3 ).Now David is expressing his desire to Nathan to build a house for God.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 7:1-29

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 religion. 2 Samuel 7:3 . Go, do all that is in thy heart. Here the Lord’s thoughts were not as Nathan’s; and here is the hallowed distinction which must ever be preserved between the revelations of God, and the ordinary thoughts of inspired men. We find Samuel, and Jonah, and others, exactly... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 7:1-17

2 Samuel 7:1-17I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. Proposal to build a temple1. The spirit of David was essentially active and fond of work. Even in Eastern countries, with their proverbial stillness and conservatism, such men are sometimes found, but they are far more common elsewhere. Great undertakings do not frighten them; they have spirit enough for a lifetime of effort, they never seem weary of pushing on. When they look on the disorders of the... read more