2 Samuel 7:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; ”

2 Samuel 7:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

There is no indication how soon after the bringing up of the ark these things occurred, but it was probably at no long interval.
2 Samuel 7:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

came to pass . This chapter takes its place with Genesis 15 . It is the unconditional Covenant with David, to give him the Throne; as that was with Abraham , to give him the Land. the king...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; When the king sat in his house - That is, when he became resident in the palace...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

When the king sat in his house— Dwelt in his house. Houb. i.e. enjoyed himself in peace and repose in the house which Hiram had built for him. Dr. Delaney supposes, it was during this peace that...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; When the king sat in his house - not while he was musing at home, but af...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Promise of God to David in Requital of his Desire to Build the Temple This chapter affords an excellent illustration of the way in which prophecy has often two quite distinct applications, one...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Had given him rest. — No intimation is given of how long this may have been after the events narrated in the last chapter; but it is evident that this narrative is placed here, not because it follo...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER IX. PROPOSAL TO BUILD A TEMPLE. 2 Samuel 7:1-29 . THE spirit of David was essentially active and fond of work. He was one of those who are ever pressing on, not content to keep things...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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

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...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS This chapter affords a pleasing view of David's mind. His zeal for God's honour and glory, prompts him to the desire of building an house for the Lord. He confers with Nathan the prophet on...
2 Samuel 7:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house ,.... Which Hiram's servants had built for him, having no occasion to go out to war: and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his en...
2 Samuel 7:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; Ver. 1. When the king sat in his house. ] His newly built house of cedar; and...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When the king sat in his house That is, was settled in the house which Hiram's men had built for him; then he reflected upon the unsettled state of the ark. For, being a pious prince, he spent much...
2 Samuel 7:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The Lord having given grace to David to subdue the nations surrounding Israel, it is understandable that David's thoughts turned to a serious consideration of what is due the God of Israel. Why shoul...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

David's Care of the Ark. B. C. 1042. 1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his hou...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 7 David being at rest desires to build God a house; which Nathan at first approves of; afterwards, in obedience to the word of God, forbiddeth him 2 Samuel 7:1-11 . He promiseth...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

David Determines To Build A House Of Cedar For YHWH Like His Own, An Offer Which YHWH Graciously Refuses ( 2 Samuel 7:1-7 ). It was natural that looking around at his own palace, with which he was...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 7:1 . “When the king sat in his house,” etc., i.e . the palace mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:11 . Many commentators place the events of this chapter later on...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 f...
2 Samuel 7:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. Proposal to build a temple 1. The spirit of David was essentially active and fond of work. Even in Eastern countries,...
2 Samuel 7:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 7:1 When the king sat in his house. The order is not chronological; for the words, Jehovah had given him rest from all his enemies round about (so the Revised Versio...
2 Samuel 7:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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...
2 Samuel 7:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 17:1-15 ; 1 Kings 5:4 ; 2 Chronicles 14:6 ; Daniel 4:29 ; Daniel 4:30 ; Joshua 21:44 ; Joshua 23:1 ; Luke 1:74 ; Luke 1:75 ; Proverbs 16:7 ; Psalms 18:1
2 Samuel 7:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Sat — That is, was settled in the house which Hiram's men had built for him, then he reflected upon the unsettled state of the ark.

2 Samuel 7:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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

2 Samuel 7:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 7:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 7:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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

2 Samuel 7:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 7:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 7:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 7:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 7:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 7:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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

2 Samuel 7:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 7:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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

2 Samuel 7:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 7:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes