2 Samuel 7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:6

I have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle ; literally, I have walked continually; that is, I have ever been a wanderer, first, in the wilderness, and subsequently at Gilgal, Shiloh, Nob, and Gibeon. Instead of a "tabernacle," the Hebrew has a "dwelling." This may refer to the houses of Abinadab and Obed-Edom, but the words more probably signify "a tent that was my dwelling." read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:7

In all the places wherein I have walked; Hebrew, in all wherein I continued walking; that is, in all my walking, in all the whole time wherein I have been a wanderer. Instead of tribes, the Chronicler ( 1 Chronicles 17:6 ) reads "judges," the words in the Hebrew being almost identical. "Judges" is, of course, the more easy and natural reading, but "tribes" gives a fuller sense, and is supported by all the versions. For in the troubled anarchy which lasted until Saul's reign, first one... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:8

I took thee from the sheepcote. There is in Nathan's message a marked advance upon the words of all previous prophecies. Hitherto God's promises had been general, and no tribe, and much less any special person, had been chosen as the progenitor of the Messiah. The nearest approach to the selection of a tribe had been the prediction of Judah's supremacy until Shiloh came ( Genesis 49:10 ); but it was not even there expressly declared that Shiloh should be of Judah's race. But now David is... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:9

I have made thee a great name. The widespread conquests of David, and his great empire, were not for the sake of mere earthly dominion. It was, first of all, a type of Messiah's reign, to whom God has premised the heathen for his inheritance, and that his gospel shall be carried to the ends of the earth. But, secondly, if Messiah was to be "David's Son," it was necessary that that king should hold a special place in the hearts of all Israelites. In the fables and tales of the Arabs, it is... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:9

( JERUSALEM .) A great name. Among the great things which God did for David, he gave him a great name, like that of others, statesmen, warriors, kings, who, on account of their abilities, successes, power, and influence, were renowned "in the earth." "The fame of David went out into all lands" ( 1 Chronicles 14:17 ). "Glory consists in the honourable and widespread reputation of numerous and important services rendered to one's friends, his country, or the whole human race" (Cicero).... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:10-11

Moreover I will appoint … will plant. For "moreover," the Hebrew has "and." The tenses also continue the same: "And I have appointed … and have planted." It is all part of the same act. As regards the second verb, the past tense alone makes sense. Jehovah was not about to plant Israel in a place of their own, hut had just done so completely. For David's kingdom had given them security, and with it the power of doing for God that duty which was Israel's special office in the world. Had the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12

Thy seed … which shall proceed. As the son is to be established in the kingdom and to build the house, he must be Solomon, who plainly, therefore, was not as yet born (see note on 2 Samuel 7:1 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12

( JERUSALEM .) The prospect of death. The view of earthly glory is apt to suggest, by contrast, the thought of its transitory duration, and no one can look forward to the days to come without having "the shadow of death" presented before his mind. Of its unavoidable approach, the message which David received, telling of his present prosperity and future prospects, reminded him. It is: 1 . An event of inevitable occurrence. "What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death?" ( ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12-16

( 1 Chronicles 17:11-15 ). ( JERUSALEM .) The promise of an outlasting kingdom. "And thy house and thy kingdom shall be permanent; Thy throne shall be established forever." ( 2 Samuel 7:16 .) 1. The position of David was a very exalted one. He was the chosen earthly head of the theocracy, or kingdom of God; and on him rested the hope of its glorious consummation. He was the Lord's messiah—"the mediator through whom Jehovah dispensed help, safety, and blessing" (Riehm). 2... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12-16

David's everlasting kingdom. These words relate, first, to Solomon; then to successive generations of David's posterity; and, finally, to the Christ. They promise that David's son should be God's son, and should build the house for God which David had desired to build. They promise also that the rule over Israel should continue in the line of David's posterity, and that his house and kingdom should be established forever. They were partly fulfilled in the long continuance of the reign of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:10-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 7:12-16

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