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that the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains.
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A Heart for God's Honor
Commentators emphasize that David's observation was not one of pride, but of pious concern. He felt a deep unease that he lived in a luxurious cedar palace while the Ark of God, representing God's presence, remained in a simple tent. This reveals a heart that prioritizes God's glory over personal comfort, using his time of peace to serve the Lord.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Nathan the prophet - He is first mentioned here but plays an important part later (for example, 2 Samuel 12:1; [Reference 1 King…
19th Century
Anglican
Nathan. —This is the first mention of him, but he was already a confidential counsellor of the king, and became prominent later in…
Baptist
And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; that the king said unto …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That the king said unto Nathan the prophet This is the first time this prophet is made mention of, but often afterwa…
David being at rest in his palace, considered how he might best employ his leisure and prosperity in the service of God. He formed a design to buil…
