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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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2 Samuel
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 7:8–11
19th Century
Preacher
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.
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 7:11
17th Century
Pastor
And as since the time that I commanded judges [to be] over my
people Israel
Before th…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 7:4–17
17th Century
Minister
Blessings are promised to the family and descendants of David. These promises relate to Solomon, David's immediate successor, and the royal line of…