nevertheless you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house for my name.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Nevertheless, you shall not build the house Which is implied in the question in (2 Samuel 7:5).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Solomon encouraged the priests, who were greatly astonished at the dark cloud. The dark dispensations of Providence should spur us to flee for refu…

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