And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,
That same night, God spoke to Nathan and said,
This verse shows that God responded immediately to David's plans by speaking to the prophet Nathan that very night.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, who was the second king of Israel and had recently united the nation and brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, David expressed his desire to build a permanent temple for God since he was living in a grand palace. This verse follows David's conversation with the prophet Nathan about his plans, highlighting God's direct involvement in the affairs of His people. That very night, God chose to communicate His will through Nathan, showing how divine messages often came unexpectedly in ancient Israelite history.
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