1 Chronicles 17:27 NIV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 17:16-27

David’s response to God’s promises 17:16-27David manifested attitudes of humility (1 Chronicles 17:16) and trust (1 Chronicles 17:27) in his prayer. Most of what he prayed was thanksgiving for what God had promised (1 Chronicles 17:20-27)."The erection of the temple was an assertion of the divine control over the political and religious life of the state (1 Chronicles 17:22)." [Note: Thompson, p. 145.] David’s response was a model for the returned exiles, and it is for us. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 17:1-27

David’s desire to build the Temple disallowedThis chapter is almost identical with 2 Samuel 7:1-29. 17. Hast regarded me.. degree] i.e. hast treated me with great distinction. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 17:27

(27) Now therefore let it please thee.—Rather, and now Thou hast willed to bless. Samuel: “and now be willing, and bless.”For thou blessest, O Lord.—For Thou, Jehovah, hast blessed. Samuel is, as usual, fuller: “For thou, my Lord Jehovah, hast spoken [promised], and in virtue of thy blessing thy servant’s house shall be blessed for ever.” Numbers 22:6 illustrates our text. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Chronicles 17:1-27

Cedar and Curtains 1 Chronicles 17:1-4 ; 1 Chronicles 17:10 'Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, "Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord remaineth under curtains".' David is troubled by the disparity between his own surroundings and those of the Ark. I. We have here a somewhat unusual spectacle; this discontent arises with the king and not with the prophet; the political ruler, and not the spiritual... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Chronicles 17:1-27

7. The Covenant and the Promise CHAPTER 17 1. David’s plan to build a house (1 Chronicles 17:1-6 ) 2. The covenant and the promise (1 Chronicles 17:7-15 ) 3. David’s praise and prayer (1 Chronicles 17:16-27 ) After the ark had found its resting place in a tent the king became deeply concerned about the building of a house. He contrasted his own house of cedars with the humble dwelling place of the ark of the covenant. The desire to build a house for the Lord was expressed to Nathan, who... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 17:1-27

DAVID ’S REIGN THE DOWNFALL OF SAUL (1 Chronicles 10:0 ) In reading this chapter with whose general contents we became familiar in 1 Samuel 31:0 , it is important to note the inspired comment at its close (1 Chronicles 10:13-14 ). DAVID’S HEROES (1 Chronicles 11-12) In the history of David in this book, the writer dwells chiefly on its prosperous side, passing over the rest as lightly as possible. His anointing at Hebron (1 Chronicles 11:1-3 ) reveals nothing of what we learned earlier of... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Chronicles 17:1-27

The Sanctification of Life 1 Chronicles 17:0 WHEN it is said that David "sat in his house," the literal meaning is that he "dwelt" there. To understand the whole action properly we must refer to the last verse of the preceding chapter, in which "David returned to bless his house." David then was dwelling in a sanctified house, and was under the influence of all the suggestions which are associated with such a habitation. We cannot sanctify any one point of life without the sanctifying... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Chronicles 17:16-27

For the sake of shortness, I must again refer the Reader to the Commentary on this conduct of David, as it is written on the 7th chapter of the 2nd book of Samuel (2 Samuel 7:0 ). In addition to what is there observed, I would only subjoin, that the reply of David to the Lord, concerning the Lord's having spoken of a great while to come, evidently proves, that by faith David was looking forward to the accomplishment of the divine promises in Christ Jesus. Peter, in his sermon, under the Holy... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Chronicles 17:27

REFLECTIONS READER! observe how truly lovely and graceful a devout heart appears in the highest of characters among the sons of men. How much greater doth David shine in this chapter, when going in before the Lord under such a self-abasement of soul, than the mightiest earthly monarch before his army. The way to true greatness is in the path of humility. Observe how condescending the Lord is, for the comfort and encouragement of his servant. And depend upon it, such is, and such will be the... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 17:27

Begun. Hebrew, "be pleased, (Haydock) or thou hast had the goodness to bless." Syriac, "I pray thee bless." read more