2 Samuel 7 - Introduction
* David's care for the ark. (1-3) God's covenant with David. (4-17) His prayer and thanksgiving. (18-29)... [ Continue Reading ]
* David's care for the ark. (1-3) God's covenant with David. (4-17) His prayer and thanksgiving. (18-29)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-3 David being at rest in his palace, considered how he might best employ his leisure and prosperity in the service of God. He formed a design to build a temple for the ark. Nathan here did not speak as a prophet, but as a godly man, encouraging David by his private judgment. We ought to do all we... [ Continue Reading ]
4-17 Blessings are promised to the family and posterity of David. These promises relate to Solomon, David's immediate successor, and the royal line of Judah. But they also relate to Christ, who is often called David and the Son of David. To him God gave all power in heaven and earth, with authority... [ Continue Reading ]
18-29 David's prayer is full of the breathings of devout affection toward God. He had low thoughts of his own merits. All we have, must be looked upon as Divine gifts. He speaks very highly and honourably of the Lord's favours to him. Considering what the character and condition of man is, we may b... [ Continue Reading ]