Settled in his palace, David desires to build a house for the ark, but through Nathan the LORD reverses the offer: David will not build God a house; God will build David a house. He promises an offspring who will build the temple and, beyond him, an everlasting dynasty, throne, and kingdom — “your throne shall be established forever.” Overwhelmed, David responds with a humble prayer of praise.
2 Samuel study chapter
2 Samuel 7
c. 1000 BCGod makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting house, throne, and kingdom.
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