2 Samuel 7:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Nathan said to the king, 'Go ahead and do everything you have in your heart to do, because the LORD is with you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet Nathan is encouraging King David to follow through on his plans because God is supporting him.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account, King David had established his kingdom in Jerusalem and felt compelled to build a permanent house for the Ark of the Covenant, as he lived in a grand palace while the Ark remained in a tent. The prophet Nathan, serving as God's messenger, initially advised David to proceed with his plans, assuring him of God's presence. This event took place around 1000 BC during David's reign, a time of relative peace and prosperity in ancient Israel.

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Then Nathan said to David, 'Go ahead and do everything you have in your heart to do, because God is with you.'

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