2 Samuel 7:1
Sat — That is, was settled in the house which Hiram's men had built for him, then he reflected upon the unsettled state of the ark.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sat — That is, was settled in the house which Hiram's men had built for him, then he reflected upon the unsettled state of the ark.... [ Continue Reading ]
Curtains — That is, in a tent or tabernacle, 2 Samuel 7:6, composed of several curtains.... [ Continue Reading ]
Nathan said — Pursue thy intentions, and build an house for the ark. The design being pious and the thing not forbidden by God, Nathan hastily approves it, before he had consulted God about it, as both he and David ought to have done in a matter of so great moment. And therefore Nathan meets with th... [ Continue Reading ]
The word of the Lord came — Because David's mistake was pious, and from an honest mind, God would not suffer him to lie long in it.... [ Continue Reading ]
Shalt thou — That is, thou shalt not.... [ Continue Reading ]
Tent and tabernacle — These two seem thus to be distinguished, the one may note the curtains and hangings within, the other the frame of boards, and coverings upon it.... [ Continue Reading ]
My servant — Lest David should be too much discouraged, or judge himself neglected of God, as one thought unworthy of so great an honour, God here gives him the honourable title of his servant, thereby signifying that he accepted of his service, and good intentions.... [ Continue Reading ]
Appoint — That is, I will make room for them, whereas hitherto they have been much distressed by their enemies. Or, I will establish a place for them, that is, I will establish them in their place or land. My people — Among the favours which God had vouchsafed, and would vouchsafe to David, he recko... [ Continue Reading ]
And as since — Nor as they did under the judges. But all this is to be understood with a condition, except they should notoriously forsake God. And have caused thee — That is, and as until this time in which I have given thee rest. But these words, though according to our translation they be enclose... [ Continue Reading ]
And when, &c. — When the time of thy life shall expire. This phrase implies, that his days shall be prolonged to the usual course of nature, and not cut off in the midst, by any violent or untimely death. I will set — I will set up in thy throne, thy posterity, first Solomon, and then others success... [ Continue Reading ]
He shall — This is meant literally of Solomon, who alone did build the material house or temple; but ultimately of Christ, who is the builder of God's spiritual house or temple. For my name — That is, for my service, and glory. For ever — This is not meant of Solomon, for his kingdom was not for eve... [ Continue Reading ]
His father — I will carry myself towards him as a father, with all affection, and I will own him as my son. This is intended both of Solomon, as a type of Christ; and of Christ himself as is evident from Hebrews 1:5. If he commit — This agrees only to Solomon and some others of David's posterity; bu... [ Continue Reading ]
My mercy — That is, Or, my kindness, that is, the kingdom which I have mercifully promised to thee and thine. From Saul — In regard of his posterity, for the kingdom was continued to his person during life.... [ Continue Reading ]
Before thee — Thine eyes in some sort beholding it: for he lived to see his wise son Solomon actually placed in the throne, with reputation and general applause, which was in itself a good presage of the continuance of the kingdom in his family: and being considered, together with the infallible cer... [ Continue Reading ]
In — Into the tabernacle. Sat — He might sit for a season whilst he was meditating upon these things, and then alter his posture and betake himself to prayer. Who am I, &c. — How infinitely unworthy am I and my family of this great honour and happiness!... [ Continue Reading ]
This — Which thou hast already done for me, that thou hast brought me hitherto, to that pitch of honour, and peace, and prosperity, in which through thy favour I now stand. Was small — Though it was more than I deserved, or could expect, yet thou didst not think it enough for thee to give to me. A g... [ Continue Reading ]
David say — Either in a way of gratitude and praise, words cannot express my obligations to thee, nor my sense of these obligations: Or in a way of prayer. What can I ask of thee more than thou hast freely done? Thou knowest — Thou knowest my deep sense of thy favours, and my obligations to thee. An... [ Continue Reading ]
Thy word's sake — That thou mightest fulfil thy promises made to me, and thereby demonstrate thy faithfulness. Own heart — Or thy own mere liberality and good pleasure, without any desert of mine. So far was David, though a very gracious man, from thinking his actions meritorious.... [ Continue Reading ]
Great — Both in power and in goodness, as appears by the great and good things which thou hast done for me.... [ Continue Reading ]
Confirmed — Partly, by thy promises, and that sure covenant which thou hast made with them: and partly, by thy glorious works wrought on their behalf, as it appears this day. Their God — In a peculiar manner, and by special relation and covenant: for otherwise he is the God and father of all things.... [ Continue Reading ]
Let thy name — That is, do thou never cease to manifest thyself to be the God and governor of Israel.... [ Continue Reading ]
This prayer, &c. — That prayer that is found in the tongue only will not please God. It must be found in the heart. That must be lifted up and poured out before God.... [ Continue Reading ]
That God — That God who hast declared thyself to be Israel's God, and in particular my God.... [ Continue Reading ]
Continue forever, &c. — When Christ for ever sat down on the right — hand of God, and received all possible assurance, that his seed and throne should be as the days of heaven, then this prayer was abundantly answered.... [ Continue Reading ]