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According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak to David.

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Essence Over Exact Words

Commentators explain that this verse, stating Nathan spoke "according to all these words," highlights the faithful transmission of the prophecy's substance. Ancient writers focused on conveying the essential truth and core message of a divine vision, rather than providing a word-for-word transcript as a modern reporter might. This underscores the reliability of the divine message David received.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 17:15

19th Century

Bishop

According to all these words, and according to all this vision. —The substance of this prophecy ([Reference 1 Chronicles …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 17:15

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 17:1–27

17th Century

Minister

This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 7. See what is said about it there. It is very observable that what in Samuel is said to be, for thy word'…