KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
That same night, God spoke to Nathan and said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God responded immediately to David's plans by speaking to the prophet Nathan that very night.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs right after King David expressed his desire to build a temple for God, feeling uncomfortable that he lived in a palace while the Ark of God remained in a tent. Nathan had initially encouraged David's plan, but God had different intentions. This moment marks the beginning of God's famous covenant with David, where God promises that David's descendant (ultimately Jesus) would establish an eternal kingdom.
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