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

“ That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. ”

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

Nathan the prophet - Here first mentioned, but playing an important part afterward (e. g. 2 Samuel 12:1 ; 1Ki 1:10 ; 1 Chronicles 29:29 ; 2 Chronicles 9:29 ). From the two last passages it...
2 Samuel 7:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within (a) curtains. (a) Within the tabernacle covered with skins, ( Exodus 26:7 ).
2 Samuel 7:2 - 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 7:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Nathan . The first occurrence of his name. Compare 1 Chronicles 29:29 . An important figure in David's reign, and associated with his son Solomon (verses: 2 Samuel 7:12 2 Samuel 7:13 . 2 Samuel...
2 Samuel 7:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. I dwell in a house of cedar - That is, a house whose principal beams, c...
2 Samuel 7:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Nathan the prophet— Nathan was both polite and prudent, and knew how to temper the severity of wisdom with the sweetness of good manners. Grotius compares him to Manlius Lepidus, who is celebrated...
2 Samuel 7:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. See now, I dwell in an house of cedar. The palace which Hiram h...
2 Samuel 7:2 - 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 7:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Nathan. — This is the first mention of him, but he was already a confidential counsellor of the king, and became prominent later in this reign and in the opening of that of Solomon ( 2 Samuel 12 ;...
2 Samuel 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest roundabout from all his enemies; (2) That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an hou...
2 Samuel 7:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

WHICH IS GRANDER? GOD’S HOUSE OR MINE? ‘I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.’ 2 Samuel 7:2 I. The first lesson we should note is how well David employe...
2 Samuel 7:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

That the king said unto Nathan the prophet ,.... This is the first time this prophet is made mention of, but often afterwards, yet who he was, and from whence he came, is not known; he appears to be...
2 Samuel 7:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. Ver. 2. That the king said unto Nathan the prophet. ] This he said o...
2 Samuel 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

i.e. In a tent or tabernacle, 1 Samuel 7:6 composed of several curtains, Exodus 26:1 , &c.
2 Samuel 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - 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 7:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The News Announced to David
2 Samuel 7:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 14:1 ; 1 Chronicles 16:1 ; 1 Chronicles 29:29 ; 2 Chronicles 1:4 ; 2 Samuel 12:1 ; 2 Samuel 5:11 ; 2 Samuel 6:17 ; Acts 7:46 ; Exodus 26:1-14 ; Exodus 40:21 ; Haggai 1:4 ; Je...
2 Samuel 7:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Curtains — That is, in a tent or tabernacle, 2 Samuel 7:6 , composed of several curtains.

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

2 Samuel 7:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Samuel 7:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

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

2 Samuel 7:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Samuel 7:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 7:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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

2 Samuel 7:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 7:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes