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. 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." 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." 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.? 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 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat 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.” 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.' Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say to Nathan the prophet, See now, me dwelling in a house of cedars, and the ark of God dwelling in midst of the curtains. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe 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? Catholic Public Domain Version he said to the prophet Nathan, “Do you not see that I live in a house of cedar, and that the ark of God has been placed in the midst of tent skins?” 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!” 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.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The King said to Nathan the Prophet: “See that I dwell in a house of cedar, and the ark of God sits within curtains!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917that the king said unto Nathan the prophet: 'See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth 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. 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 1 Chronicles 17:1 After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” 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. Acts 7:46-47 who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. / But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. 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, ... 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 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.’ 1 Chronicles 22:7-8 “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, / 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 Chronicles 28:2-3 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, / 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.’ 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. Matthew 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Luke 1:32-33 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!” 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”? Acts 2:29-30 Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. 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 89:19-20 You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. 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 that the king said The phrase "that the king said" introduces us to King David, a central figure in the history of Israel. David, chosen by God and anointed by Samuel, is a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). His role as king is not just political but deeply spiritual, as he seeks to align his reign with God's will. The Hebrew word for "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) often implies not just speaking but a thoughtful declaration, indicating David's reflective and intentional nature in his communication with Nathan. to Nathan the prophet Here I am, living in a house of cedar while the ark of God remains in a tent 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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