1 Chronicles 17:1
Now — This whole chapter is explained, 2 Samuel 7:1, where the same things are recorded with little variation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Now — This whole chapter is explained, 2 Samuel 7:1, where the same things are recorded with little variation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Furthermore, &c. — Must he think, that his purpose was in vain, and that he should lose the reward of it? No: it being God's act that prevented the execution of it, he shall be as fully recompensed as if it had been done.... [ Continue Reading ]
Settle him — In the temple, this expression agrees but imperfectly with Solomon, or his successors, but strictly and properly with Christ, to whom alone that promise also of an everlasting establishment in this kingdom belongs. Kingdom — In God's kingdom in a large and general sense. And this, as we... [ Continue Reading ]
Who am I, &c. — We have here David's solemn address to God, in answer to his gracious message. How humbly does he here abase himself, and acknowledge his own unworthiness! How highly does he advance the name of God, and admire his condescending favour? With what devout affections does he magnify the... [ Continue Reading ]
The honour of thy servant — The honour God puts upon his servants, by taking them into covenant and communion with himself, is so great, that they need not, they cannot desire to be more highly honoured.... [ Continue Reading ]
Servant's sake — In 2 Samuel 7:21, it is, for thy words sake, for the sake of thy promise made to thy servant.... [ Continue Reading ]
A God — He is really to his people that which he hath styled himself, their God, having taken such care of them, and shewed such mercy and truth to them, as fully answered that title.... [ Continue Reading ]
Blessed for ever — David's prayer concludes, as God's promise did, 1 Chronicles 17:14, with that which is for ever. God's word looks at things eternal. And so should our desires and hopes.... [ Continue Reading ]