1 Chronicles 17:3
New International Version
But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying:

New Living Translation
But that same night God said to Nathan,

English Standard Version
But that same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan,

Berean Standard Bible
But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

King James Bible
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

New King James Version
But it happened that night that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

New American Standard Bible
But it happened that same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

NASB 1995
It came about the same night that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

NASB 1977
And it came about the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened in the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Amplified Bible
But it came about that same night that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
But that night the word of God came to Nathan:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But that night the word of God came to Nathan: “

American Standard Version
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Contemporary English Version
That night, the LORD told Nathan

English Revised Version
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But that same night God spoke his word to Nathan:

Good News Translation
But that night God said to Nathan,

International Standard Version
But later that same night, this message came to Nathan from God:

Majority Standard Bible
But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

NET Bible
That night God told Nathan the prophet,

New Heart English Bible
It happened the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

World English Bible
That same night, the word of God came to Nathan, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass on that night that a word of God is to Nathan, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass on that night that a word of God is unto Nathan, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in that night, and the word of God will be to Nathan, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And yet, that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying:

New American Bible
But that same night the word of God came to Nathan:

New Revised Standard Version
But that same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass that same night, the word of the LORD came to Nathan the prophet, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was in that night and the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon Nathan the Prophet, and he said to him:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass in that night, that the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Covenant with David
2And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” 3But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, 4“Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:4
But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying,

1 Kings 8:18-19
But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

2 Chronicles 6:8-9
But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Luke 1:31-33
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. / He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Kings 9:5
then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

word

Numbers 12:6
And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.

2 Kings 20:1-5
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live…

Isaiah 30:21
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

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1 Chronicles 17
1. Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house
3. after by the word of God forbids him
11. He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed
16. David's prayer and thanksgiving














But that night
The phrase "But that night" indicates a specific and immediate divine intervention. In the Hebrew context, "night" often symbolizes a time of rest or reflection, but it is also a time when God frequently communicates with His prophets, as seen in other biblical narratives. This immediacy underscores the urgency and importance of the message God is about to deliver. It reminds us that God’s timing is perfect, and He often speaks to us in moments of quiet and stillness.

the word of God
"The word of God" is a powerful phrase that signifies divine revelation. In Hebrew, "word" (דָּבָר, davar) can mean a matter, thing, or command. It is not merely a spoken word but carries the weight of authority and purpose. The "word of God" is living and active, as described in Hebrews 4:12, and it is through His word that God reveals His will and plans. This phrase emphasizes the authority and truth of the message Nathan is about to receive.

came to Nathan
The phrase "came to Nathan" highlights the role of Nathan as a prophet and intermediary between God and King David. Nathan, whose name means "gift" or "given" in Hebrew, is a significant figure in the Davidic narrative. His role as a prophet is to convey God’s messages faithfully. This divine communication underscores the importance of Nathan’s prophetic ministry and the trust God places in him to deliver His word accurately.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of the divine message. In the Hebrew text, this is often a marker of direct speech, indicating that what follows is a verbatim message from God. This highlights the importance of the message and the need for careful attention to the words that God is about to speak. It serves as a reminder that God’s words are not to be taken lightly, and they carry profound implications for those who hear and obey them.

(3) The same night.--The words indicate a dream as the method of communication (Job 4:13; 1Samuel 27:6).

Verse 3. - The express word of God came, however, that same night. It proved to be an overruling word. But it brought with it the point of a fresh and most welcome new departure for David. We might glean here by the way a suggestion of the beneficent operation of express revelation, superseding the thought, the method, the reason of man.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But that
הַה֑וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

night
בַּלַּ֣יְלָה (bal·lay·lāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of God
אֱלֹהִ֔ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

came
וַֽיְהִ֖י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Nathan,
נָתָ֖ן (nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites

saying,
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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