Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” New Living Translation the king summoned Nathan the prophet. “Look,” David said, “I am living in a beautiful cedar palace, but the Ark of God is out there in a tent!” English Standard Version the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells in a tent.” Berean Standard Bible he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” King James 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. New King James Version that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells inside tent curtains.” New American Standard Bible that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I live in a house of cedar, but the ark of God remains within the tent.” NASB 1995 that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within tent curtains.” NASB 1977 that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within tent curtains.” Legacy Standard Bible that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I inhabit a house of cedar, but the ark of God inhabits tent curtains.” Amplified Bible the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within tent curtains.” Christian Standard Bible the king said to the prophet Nathan, “Look, I am living in a cedar house while the ark of God sits inside tent curtains.” Holman Christian Standard Bible the king said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a cedar house while the ark of God sits inside tent curtains.” American Standard Version that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The King said to Nathan the Prophet: “See that I dwell in a house of cedar, and the ark of God sits within curtains!” Brenton Septuagint Translation that the king said to Nathan the prophet, Behold now, I live in a house of cedar, and the ark of the Lord dwells in the midst of a tent. Contemporary English Version Then one day, as David was talking with Nathan the prophet, David said, "Look around! I live in a palace made of cedar, but the sacred chest has to stay in a tent." Douay-Rheims Bible He said to Nathan the prophet: Dost thou see that I dwell in a house of cedar, and the ark of God is lodged within skins? English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the king said to the prophet Nathan, "Look, I'm living in a house made of cedar, while the ark of God remains in the tent." Good News Translation Then the king said to the prophet Nathan, "Here I am living in a house built of cedar, but God's Covenant Box is kept in a tent!" International Standard Version he told the prophet Nathan, "Look now, I'm living in a cedar palace, but the Ark of God resides behind a tent curtain." JPS Tanakh 1917 that the king said unto Nathan the prophet: 'See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.' Literal Standard Version that the king says to Nathan the prophet, “Now see, I am dwelling in a house of cedars, but the Ark of God is dwelling in the midst of the curtain.” Majority Standard Bible he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” New American Bible the king said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells in a tent!” NET Bible The king said to Nathan the prophet, "Look! I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of God sits in the middle of a tent." New Revised Standard Version the king said to the prophet Nathan, “See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.” New Heart English Bible that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains." Webster's Bible Translation That the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. World English Bible the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but God’s ark dwells within curtains.” Young's Literal Translation that the king saith unto Nathan the prophet, 'See, I pray thee, I am dwelling in a house of cedars, and the ark of God is dwelling in the midst of the curtain.' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Covenant with David1After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” 3And Nathan replied to the king, “Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.”… Cross References Exodus 26:1 "You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. 2 Samuel 5:11 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. 2 Samuel 7:17 So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire vision. 2 Samuel 11:11 Uriah answered, "The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my master Joab and his soldiers are camped in the open field. How can I go to my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? As surely as you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing!" 2 Samuel 12:1 Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, "There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. 1 Kings 1:22 And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived. 1 Kings 8:17 Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Treasury of Scripture That the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains. Nathan 2 Samuel 12:1 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. 1 Chronicles 29:29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, I dwell 2 Samuel 5:11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. 1 Chronicles 14:1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. Jeremiah 22:13-15 Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; … the ark Psalm 132:5 Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. John 2:17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. Acts 7:46 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. curtains 2 Samuel 6:17 And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. Exodus 26:1-14 Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them… Exodus 40:21 And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses. Jump to Previous Ark Cedar Cedars Curtain Curtains Dwell Dwelleth Dwelling Dwells House Housed Inside Midst Nathan Palace Prophet Tent WithinJump to Next Ark Cedar Cedars Curtain Curtains Dwell Dwelleth Dwelling Dwells House Housed Inside Midst Nathan Palace Prophet Tent Within2 Samuel 7 1. Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house4. After by the word of God forbids him 12. God promises him benefits and blessings in his seed 18. David's prayer and thanksgiving (2) 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; 1Kings 1:10; 1Kings 1:12; 1Kings 1:34; 1Kings 1:38). Nathan "the prophet" and Gad "the seer" wrote parts of the history of this and the succeeding reign (1Chronicles 29:29; 2Chronicles 9:29). . . . Verse 2. - A house of cedar; Hebrew, cedars. As these trees were sent by Hiram, and as the house was built, and David now settled in it, some considerable time must have elapsed since his accession. Moreover, the league with Hiram would be the result of David's successes recorded in 2 Samuel 8:1; for the bond of union between the two was their mutual fear of the Philistines. As we have seen before, the alliance with Tyro had a very civilizing effect upon the Hebrews, who were far inferior to the Tyrians in the mechanical arts; and David's house of hewn cedar logs was marvellous in the eyes of a people who still dwelt chiefly in tents. David purposed to build even a more sumptuous palace for Jehovah, and advised with Nathan as his chief counsellor, and the person to whom subsequently the education of Solomon was confided. Within curtains; Hebrew, the curtain; that is, the tent. The tabernacle prepared by Moses for the ark was formed of ten curtains (Exodus 26:1), but the significance lay, not in their number, but in the dwelling of Jehovah still being a mere temporary lodging, though his people had received from him a settled land. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [he]הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Nathan נָתָ֣ן (nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites the prophet, הַנָּבִ֔יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet “Here רְאֵ֣ה (rə·’êh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see I am, אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I living יוֹשֵׁ֖ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in a house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of cedar, אֲרָזִ֑ים (’ă·rā·zîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 730: A cedar tree while the ark וַֽאֲרוֹן֙ (wa·’ă·rō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of God הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative remains יֹשֵׁ֖ב (yō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre a tent.” הַיְרִיעָֽה׃ (hay·rî·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3407: A hanging Links 2 Samuel 7:2 NIV2 Samuel 7:2 NLT 2 Samuel 7:2 ESV 2 Samuel 7:2 NASB 2 Samuel 7:2 KJV 2 Samuel 7:2 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 7:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 7:2 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 7:2 French Bible 2 Samuel 7:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 7:2 That the king said to Nathan (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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