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

This conversation happens when King David wants to build a permanent temple for God, feeling it's wrong that he lives in a palace while God's ark remains in a tent. Nathan initially gives his blessing before God reveals a different plan the next night. This occurs during David's reign when Israel was experiencing peace and prosperity.

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1 Chronicles 17:2

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

2 Samuel 7:17

Nathan told David everything exactly as he had heard it in the vision—every single word that God had spoken to him.

1 Chronicles 17:15

Nathan told David everything exactly as he had heard it in the vision—every single word.

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