2 Sam. 7:10. God's ceasing to walk in a tent and tabernacle, and dwelling in a temple, was a great token of mercy to the children of Israel; for while God dwelt in a movable tabernacle, He dwelt as a wayfaring man, as one that was not fixed in His abode, was ready to depart, that is, to stay but a l... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Sam. 7:20. _i.e., _ What can he desire more of Thee, or pray for more to Thee? - that this is the meaning is evident by 1 Chronicles 17:18, where it is thus expressed, "What can David," etc., ["for Thou, Lord," etc.] _i.e., _ Thou has chosen Thy servant. God's knowledge is here put for election, a... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Sam. 7:21. "For Thy word's sake, and according to Thine own heart." In 1 Chronicles 17:19 it is, "For Thy servant's sake, and according to Thine own heart," which confirms that by the "word" here is meant Christ, who appeared in the form of a servant, and is often, by way of eminency, called God's... [ Continue Reading ]