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A Reminder of Grace, Not Shame
Commentators explain that God's reminder of David's humble origins—being taken from the pasture or 'sheepcote'—is not meant to shame him. Rather, it is a powerful affirmation of God's sovereign goodness and immense favor. John Gill notes this was intended to encourage David and assure him of God's love, even while prohibiting him from building the temple.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 7:8
19th Century
Bishop
Sheepcote. —Better, pasture.
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 7:8
17th Century
Pastor
Now therefore so shall you say to my servant David
For it was taken well at his hands, in part, that it was in his h…
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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…