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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 7:2
18th Century
Theologian
Nathan the prophet - He is first mentioned here but plays an important part later (for example, 2 Samuel 12:1; [Reference 1 King…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 7:2
19th Century
Bishop
Nathan. —This is the first mention of him, but he was already a confidential counsellor of the king, and became prominent later in…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 7:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 7:2
17th Century
Pastor
That the king said unto Nathan the prophet
This is the first time this prophet is made mention of, but often afterwa…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 7:1–3
17th Century
Minister
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…