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Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be there; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
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God's Twofold Choice
Commentators explain that this verse is best understood alongside its parallel in 2 Chronicles 6:5–6. While this verse focuses on God choosing David, the fuller account reveals a dual choice: God chose a permanent dynasty (David) and a permanent place (Jerusalem). Just as Israel had temporary leaders before David, the Ark had temporary homes before the Temple, showing God's deliberate plan.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The marginal reference completes the meaning of this verse. The passage uses an archaic style of speech and is likely the more verbally accurate of…
19th Century
Anglican
His address to the people—apparently preceded by a silent blessing with the usual uplifting of the hands—is the counterpart and expansion of the fe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt Which was now about …
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