What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 17:3? But that night • God’s timing is intentional. The Lord chooses the very night after David shares his plans with Nathan (1 Chron 17:1–2) to redirect them, underscoring divine initiative (cf. Genesis 28:11–13; 1 Samuel 3:3–4; Psalm 30:5). • Night often symbolizes quiet dependence, when human activity ceases and God’s activity becomes clear (Psalm 16:7; Job 33:14–16). • Lesson: When we pause, God speaks; His purposes unfold according to His calendar, not ours. the word of God • What arrives is not a hunch or private opinion but God’s revealed, authoritative message (Hebrews 4:12; Isaiah 55:11). • Scripture repeatedly testifies that the “word of the LORD” confronts human plans and realigns them with heaven’s will (Jeremiah 23:29; Psalm 119:105). • Here, God’s word will correct Nathan’s earlier assent, proving that even trusted servants must submit to fresh revelation (Proverbs 19:21). came to Nathan • Nathan receives the message, confirming his prophetic office (2 Samuel 12:1; 1 Kings 1:23). • God mediates revelation through chosen spokesmen so His people may hear with clarity (Amos 3:7; 2 Peter 1:21). • David, though king, must hear from God through a prophet, reminding us that no earthly position exempts anyone from divine authority (2 Samuel 7:17). saying • The verb signals that specific words are about to be delivered—words that will form a covenant promise of an enduring house for David (1 Chron 17:4–14). • Whenever God “says,” His speech carries life-changing power (Genesis 1:3; Jeremiah 1:4; Revelation 1:10). • Anticipation builds: the forthcoming declaration will reshape Israel’s history and foreshadow Messiah’s eternal reign (Luke 1:32–33). summary 1 Chronicles 17:3 captures a pivotal moment: in the stillness of night, God interrupts human planning with His infallible word, delivered through His prophet. The verse teaches that God’s timing is sovereign, His revelation authoritative, His messengers essential, and His forthcoming speech transformative. |
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