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. Berean Literal Bible “Go and tell unto David My servant, thus says YHWH: You shall not build Me a house to dwell in. 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; Berean Annotated Bible “Go and tell My servant David (beloved) that this is what the LORD {YHWH} says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell. 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? 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: Majority Text Translations 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. 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. Berean Literal Bible “Go and tell unto David My servant, thus says YHWH: You shall not build Me a 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 Go and tell My servant David 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? Psalm 89:20 I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. that this is what the LORD says: 2 Samuel 7:4 But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying, 2 Samuel 7:8 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. You are not the one to build Me a house 1 Chronicles 28:3 but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’ 1 Chronicles 22:8 but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me. 1 Kings 5:3 “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. in which to dwell. 1 Kings 8:13 I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.” 2 Chronicles 6:2 But I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.” Exodus 25:8 And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. 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 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.’ 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 Nathan was sent to deliver God’s answer directly to David. Though king over Israel, David remained the LORD’s servant, chosen to shepherd His people and carry forward His covenant purposes. 2Sa 7:5 Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says:… that this is what the LORD says: The message came with divine authority, not Nathan’s personal judgment. The LORD Himself determined how and when Israel’s permanent place of worship would be established. 2Sa 7:4 But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying, You are not the one to build Me a house David desired to build a temple for the ark, but God assigned that work to his son Solomon. David’s role was to secure the kingdom and prepare for the temple; Solomon would build it during a time of peace. 1Ch 28:3 But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house… in which to dwell. The temple would serve as the appointed center of Israel’s worship and a visible sign of the LORD’s presence among His covenant people. Yet God was not confined to a building, and His purpose ultimately pointed beyond the temple to His enduring dwelling with His people. 1Ki 8:13 I have indeed built You an exalted house,… 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 17:4?2. Why did God say, "You are not the one to build" the house? 3. How does 1 Chronicles 17:4 demonstrate God's sovereign plans for His people? 4. What can we learn about God's timing from 1 Chronicles 17:4? 5. How does this verse connect to God's covenant with David in 2 Samuel 7? 6. How should we respond when God redirects our plans, as in 1 Chronicles 17:4? 7. Why did God tell David not to build a house for Him in 1 Chronicles 17:4? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 17:4 reflect God's sovereignty over human plans? 9. What does 1 Chronicles 17:4 reveal about God's relationship with David? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 17? (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.? 1 Chronicles 17:4 records God’s loving redirection of David’s dream. The verse underscores divine initiative, David’s servant identity, the absolute authority of God’s word, and the principle that even noble ambitions must align with God’s sovereign plan. While David would not build the temple, God assured him of a lasting dynasty and pointed ahead to a greater dwelling of His presence—ultimately fulfilled in Christ and His people.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 Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 17:4 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 17:4 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 17:4 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 17:4 NIV |
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