Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build me a house to dwell in. New Living Translation “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the LORD has declared: You are not the one to build a house for me to live in. English Standard Version “Go and tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD: It is not you who will build me a house to dwell in. Berean Standard Bible “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. King James Bible Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in: New King James Version “Go and tell My servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD: “You shall not build Me a house to dwell in. New American Standard Bible “Go and tell David My servant, ‘This is what the LORD says: “You shall not build a house for Me to dwell in; NASB 1995 “Go and tell David My servant, ‘Thus says the LORD, “You shall not build a house for Me to dwell in; NASB 1977 “Go and tell David My servant, ‘Thus says the LORD, “You shall not build a house for Me to dwell in; Legacy Standard Bible “Go and say to David My servant, ‘Thus says Yahweh, “You shall not build Me a house to inhabit; Amplified Bible “Go and tell David My servant, ‘Thus says the LORD, “You shall not build a house for Me to dwell in; Christian Standard Bible “Go to David my servant and say, ‘This is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build me a house to dwell in. Holman Christian Standard Bible Go to David My servant and say, ‘This is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house to dwell in. American Standard Version Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith Jehovah, Thou shalt not build me a house to dwell in: Contemporary English Version to go to David and tell him: David, you are my servant, so listen carefully: You are not the one to build a temple for me. English Revised Version Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in: GOD'S WORD® Translation "Say to David, my servant, 'This is what the LORD says: You must not build this house for me to live in. Good News Translation "Go and tell my servant David that I say to him, 'You are not the one to build a temple for me to live in. International Standard Version "Go tell David, my servant, 'This is what the Lord says: "'"You won't be building a house for me to inhabit, will you? Majority Standard Bible ?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. NET Bible "Go, tell my servant David: 'This is what the LORD says: "You must not build me a house in which to live. New Heart English Bible "Go and tell David my servant, 'Thus says the LORD, "You shall not build me a house to dwell in; Webster's Bible Translation Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me a house to dwell in: World English Bible “Go and tell David my servant, ‘Yahweh says, “You shall not build me a house to dwell in; Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Go, and you have said to My servant David, Thus said YHWH: You do not build for Me the house to dwell in. Young's Literal Translation 'Go, and thou hast said unto David My servant, Thus said Jehovah, Thou dost not build for Me the house to dwell in: Smith's Literal Translation Go and say to David my servant, Thus said Jehovah, Thou shalt not build to me a house to dwell in: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGo, and speak to David my servant: Thus saith the Lord: Thou shalt not build me a house to dwell in. Catholic Public Domain Version “Go, and speak to my servant David: Thus says the Lord: You shall not build a house for me as a dwelling place. New American Bible Go and tell David my servant, Thus says the LORD: It is not you who are to build the house for me to dwell in. New Revised Standard Version Go and tell my servant David: Thus says the LORD: You shall not build me a house to live in. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGo and thus say to my servant David, You shall not build me a house to dwell in; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Go and say thus to my Servant David: thus says LORD JEHOVAH, you shall not build for me a house to dwell in it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Go and tell David My servant: Thus saith the LORD: Thou shalt not build Me a house to dwell in; Brenton Septuagint Translation Go and say to David my servant, Thus said the Lord, Thou shalt not build me a house for me to dwell in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Covenant with David…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. 5For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought Israel up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved from tent to tent and dwelling to dwelling.… Cross References 2 Samuel 7:5 “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? 1 Kings 8:19 Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ Acts 7:47-50 But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ... 2 Samuel 7:13 He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 1 Kings 5:3-5 “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. / But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. / So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ 1 Kings 6:12-13 “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.” 1 Kings 8:17-18 Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / 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. 2 Chronicles 6:7-9 Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / 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.’ Isaiah 66:1-2 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. 2 Samuel 7:11-12 and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you. / 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. 1 Kings 8:20 Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 2 Chronicles 22:7-10 Ahaziah’s downfall came from God when he went to visit Joram. When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. / So while Jehu was executing judgment on the house of Ahab, he found the rulers of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah’s brothers who were serving Ahaziah, and he killed them. / Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, and Jehu’s soldiers captured him while he was hiding in Samaria. So Ahaziah was brought to Jehu and put to death. They buried him, for they said, “He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart.” So no one was left from the house of Ahaziah with the strength to rule the kingdom. ... Psalm 132:1-5 A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, / how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: / “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, ... Matthew 12:6 But I tell you that One greater than the temple is here. Treasury of Scripture Go and tell David my servant, Thus said the LORD, You shall not build me an house to dwell in: tell Isaiah 55:8,9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD… Romans 11:33,34 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! … Thou shalt not 1 Chronicles 22:7,8 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God: … 1 Chronicles 28:2,3 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: … 2 Samuel 7:4,5 And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying, … Jump to Previous Build David Dwell House Living-Place ServantJump to Next Build David Dwell House Living-Place Servant1 Chronicles 17 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 Go and tell My servant David This phrase highlights the personal relationship between God and David, emphasizing David's role as a chosen servant. David is often seen as a type of Christ, a shepherd-king who prefigures Jesus. The term "servant" underscores humility and obedience, qualities that are central to David's character and his relationship with God. This phrase also reflects the prophetic role of Nathan, who is tasked with delivering God's message, similar to how prophets throughout the Old Testament conveyed God's will to His people. that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who desired to build a temple for the Lord. 2. Nathan The prophet who conveyed God's message to David, serving as a mediator between God and the king. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who communicates His will to David through Nathan. 4. The Temple The proposed house of worship that David intended to build for the Lord, which would later be constructed by his son Solomon. 5. Jerusalem The city where David reigned and where the temple would eventually be built. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in PlansGod's plans may differ from our desires, even when our intentions are good. We must trust His wisdom and timing. Role of Prophets Prophets like Nathan play a crucial role in communicating God's will. We should seek and value godly counsel in our lives. Obedience Over Ambition David's response to God's directive shows humility and obedience. We should prioritize God's commands over our personal ambitions. Legacy and God's Promises Though David was not to build the temple, God promised to establish his lineage. Our faithfulness can impact future generations. God's Presence The temple was a symbol of God's presence, but He is not confined to buildings. We should seek His presence in our daily lives.(4) David my servant.--Samuel, "unto my servant, unto David." Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in.--Rather, It is not thou that shalt build me the house to dwell in. Samuel, interrogatively, implying a negation, "Wilt thou build me a house for me to dwell in?" The chronicler, thinking of the famous Temple of Solomon, writes, "the house." Verses 4-15. - These verses are the unfolding to David of the magnificent and far-stretching purposes of God's grace towards him in his son Solomon and his descendants for ever. The revelation is made by the mouth of Nathan. Verse 4. - Thou shalt not build. The Hebrew marks the personal pronoun here as emphatic," Not thou shalt build," i.e. but some one else. In the parallel this prohibition is conveyed by that interrogative particle which expects the answer No, and may be thus translated: "Is it thou shalt build for me," etc.?Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Goלֵ֤ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and tell וְאָמַרְתָּ֙ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say My servant עַבְדִּ֔י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant David דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse that this is what כֹּ֖ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say You אַתָּ֛ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the one to build תִּבְנֶה־ (tiḇ·neh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build a house הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house for Me לִּ֥י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew to dwell in. לָשָֽׁבֶת׃ (lā·šā·ḇeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry Links 1 Chronicles 17:4 NIV1 Chronicles 17:4 NLT 1 Chronicles 17:4 ESV 1 Chronicles 17:4 NASB 1 Chronicles 17:4 KJV 1 Chronicles 17:4 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 17:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 17:4 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 17:4 French Bible 1 Chronicles 17:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 17:4 Go and tell David my servant Thus (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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