And Nathan replied to David, "Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you." Sermons
I. A KING'S PROPOSAL. It was in David's heart to adorn and sanctify his metropolis by a temple which should serve as the emblem of the nation's consecration to Jehovah. 1. We observe in this desire of the king how respect for God and the ordinances of his worship may lead to purposes of labour and self-sacrifice. It is possible that vanity and ostentation may lead to some enterprises of magnitude which may pass for evidences of religious fervour. Yet oftentimes an affectionate and grateful heart has found expression in costly and at the same time useful undertakings. 2. We observe also that generosity is never better employed than in advancing the glory of God. This may be done not merely by what are distinctively termed religious acts, but by deeds of benevolence and philanthropy, animated by the love of Christ. II. A PROPHET'S ENCOURAGEMENT. David unfolded to his counsellor, Nathan the prophet, the generous intention of his heart. Sometimes those who in such circumstances are taken into confidence and counsel repress the liberal designs unfolded to them. But Nathan took another course. What wisdom and right feeling are apparent in the counsel, "Do all that is thine heart"! And it should be remarked that Nathan brought the truths and promises of religion to bear upon the royal heart. "God is with thee." That was as much as to say - God has put the desire in thy heart; God will assist thee in carrying out thy project; and God will accept what it is thy purpose to offer him. - T.
And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord. I. OVER WHAT HE REJOICES.1. Over great blessings received. 2. Over yet greater blessings promised. II. IN WHAT SPIRIT HE REGARDS THESE FAVOURS. 1. As utterly undeserved by himself. 2. As the gift of God's sovereign grace. (J. P. Lange.) I. — THE RELATION GOD BEARS TO HIS PEOPLE. 1. He has chosen them out of the world. 2. He has given Himself to them in a peculiar way. 3. He avows that relation to them before the whole universe. II. WHAT UNDER THAT RELATION WE MAY EXPECT AT HIS HANDS. 1. The care of His providence. 3. The communications of His grace. 3. The manifestations of His love. 4. The possession of His glory. III. WHAT UNDER THAT RELATION HE IS ENTITLED TO EXPECT FROM US. 1. That we be a people to Him. 2. That we give ourselves to Him. (C. Simeon, M. A.) People David, Israelites, NathanPlaces Egypt, JerusalemTopics David, Heart, Mind, Nathan, Replied, WhateverOutline 1. Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house3. after by the word of God forbids him 11. He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed 16. David's prayer and thanksgiving Dictionary of Bible Themes 1 Chronicles 17:2 5089 David, significance Library Amasiah'Amasiah, the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord.'--1 CHRON. xvii, 16. This is a scrap from the catalogue of Jehoshaphat's 'mighty men of valour'; and is Amasiah's sole record. We see him for a moment and hear his eulogium and then oblivion swallows him up. We do not know what it was that he did to earn it. But what a fate, to live to all generations by that one sentence! I. Cheerful self-surrender the secret of all religion. The words of our text contain a metaphor naturally … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Promise in 2 Samuel, Chap. vii. The Cavils of the Pharisees Concerning Purification, and the Teaching of the Lord Concerning Purity - the Traditions Concerning Hand-Washing' and Vows. ' The Divine Jesus. Chronicles Links 1 Chronicles 17:2 NIV1 Chronicles 17:2 NLT 1 Chronicles 17:2 ESV 1 Chronicles 17:2 NASB 1 Chronicles 17:2 KJV 1 Chronicles 17:2 Bible Apps 1 Chronicles 17:2 Parallel 1 Chronicles 17:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 17:2 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 17:2 French Bible 1 Chronicles 17:2 German Bible 1 Chronicles 17:2 Commentaries Bible Hub |