KJV ORIGINAL
Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Nathan said to David, 'Go ahead and do everything you have in your heart to do, because God is with you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Nathan is encouraging David to follow through on his plans because God is supporting him.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, King David had recently consolidated his kingdom and was residing in a grand palace, while the Ark of the Covenant remained in a simple tent. David expressed his desire to build a permanent temple for God, seeing it as a fitting tribute. The prophet Nathan, acting as God's spokesperson, initially encouraged David, affirming that God was with him in this endeavor.
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