And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
Then Nathan said to David, 'You are that man!' This is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'I made you king over Israel, and I saved you from Saul's power;'
The prophet Nathan directly confronts King David, reminding him that God made him king and protected him from his enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King David had committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for her husband Uriah's death, which led to God's displeasure. The prophet Nathan was sent by God to confront David with a parable and then directly accuse him of his sins. This verse highlights God's past faithfulness to David, reminding him of how God anointed him as king and delivered him from Saul's pursuit.
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