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and [as] from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel; and I will cause you to rest from all your enemies. Moreover Yahweh tells you that Yahweh will make you a house.
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God's Generous Reversal
Commentators highlight a beautiful reversal in this verse. David desired to build a physical house for God (a temple), but God responds by promising to build a living house for David (a dynasty). As Charles Spurgeon notes, God has a way of returning generosity. This promise assured David that even though his specific request was denied, he was still held in God's highest favor.
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19th Century
Baptist
God has a way of returning men's generosity in kind. Since David wished to build God's house, God would build David's house.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as since the time that I commanded judges [to be] over my people Israel Before th…
Presbyterian
Blessings are promised to the family and descendants of David. These promises relate to Solomon, David's immediate successor, and the royal line of…
