2 Samuel 7:4
New International Version
But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying:

New Living Translation
But that same night the LORD 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 the LORD came to Nathan, saying,

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

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

New American Standard Bible
But in the same night, the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying,

NASB 1995
But in the same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying,

NASB 1977
But it came about in the same night that the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying,

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

Amplified Bible
But it happened that night that the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying,

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

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

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

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

Good News Translation
But that night the LORD said to Nathan,

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

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

NET Bible
That night the LORD told Nathan,

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

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

World English Bible
That same night, Yahweh’s word came to Nathan, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass in that night, that the word of YHWH is to Nathan, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass in that night, that the word of Jehovah is unto Nathan, saying,

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

Catholic Public Domain Version
But it happened in that night, behold, the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying:

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

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In that night was the response of LORD JEHOVAH unto Nathan the Prophet saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of the LORD came unto 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
3And Nathan replied to the king, “Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.” 4But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying, 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?…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 17:3
But that night the word of God 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.’

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

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.

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”?

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!”

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,

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.”

Jeremiah 23:5
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.

Ezekiel 37:24-25
My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever.

Zechariah 6:12-13
And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

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 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.


Treasury of Scripture

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

that night

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.

1 Chronicles 17:3
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

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1. Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house
4. After by the word of God forbids him
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But that night
The phrase "But that night" indicates a specific and immediate divine intervention. The Hebrew word for "night" (לַיְלָה, laylah) often symbolizes a time of rest or mystery, but here it becomes a moment of revelation. This timing underscores God's sovereignty and His ability to communicate His will at any moment. The immediacy of the message suggests the urgency and importance of what God is about to convey to Nathan, highlighting the divine initiative in guiding His people.

the word of the LORD
"The word of the LORD" is a powerful phrase that signifies divine communication. In Hebrew, "word" is דָּבָר (dabar), which can mean a matter, thing, or speech. This is not merely a human word but a divine message carrying authority and purpose. Throughout the Old Testament, the "word of the LORD" is a common expression for God's revelation to His prophets. It emphasizes the living and active nature of God's communication, which is not just informative but transformative, guiding the course of history and the lives of individuals.

came to Nathan
The phrase "came to Nathan" highlights the role of Nathan as a prophet and intermediary between God and King David. Nathan's name in Hebrew (נָתָן) means "He has given," which is fitting as he is given the responsibility to deliver God's message. This underscores the biblical principle that God chooses specific individuals to fulfill His purposes. Nathan's role is crucial in the unfolding of God's covenant with David, demonstrating the importance of faithful and obedient servants in God's plan.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of God's message. In Hebrew, the word is אָמַר (amar), which is often used to denote speech or declaration. This sets the stage for the divine instructions and promises that follow. It is a reminder that God's words are not idle; they are declarations that carry weight and authority. The use of "saying" also implies that what follows is not just a message for Nathan, but for David and ultimately for all of Israel, as it pertains to the Davidic covenant and the future of God's people.

(4) That night.--The night following Nathan's conversation with David, when the prophet's mind would have been full of what he had heard, and thus prepared for the Divine communication. That communication is distinctly marked as coming from a source external to the prophet himself, by its being in direct opposition to his own view already expressed.

Verse 4. - The word of Jehovah came unto Nathan. Not every word of a prophet was inspired, and only a very few of the prophets, and those only upon great and solemn occasions, spake under the direct influence of the Spirit of God. In his usual relations with the king, Nathan was simply a wise, thoughtful, and God-fearing man. In giving his approval he probably meant no more than that a permanent dwelling for Jehovah was what all pious men were hoping for. But from the days of Samuel to those of Ezra, there was never wanting one or even more holy men who were, on fit occasions, commissioned to bear a message from God to man; and as these generally belonged to the prophetic order, men too often now confound prophecy with prediction. So inveterate is this confusion that even in the Revised Version Amos is made to say, "I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son," whereas the Hebrew distinctly is, "I am no prophet, nor a prophet's son [that is, one trained in the prophetic schools], but I am a herdsman" (Amos 7:16). But though not a prophet by profession, yet Amos was discharging a prophet's higher duty in testifying against wickedness and impiety, and was acting under a special Divine call. Still, he did not belong to the prophetic order, nor wear the garment of black camel's hair, which was their professional dress. On the present occasion, Nathan, in approving, had spoken as a man, but now a Divine message comes to him. How we know not. but in ver. 17 it is called a "vision;" and it is also said that it came "that night."

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 the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַיְהִ֖י (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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