KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
That same night, the LORD spoke to Nathan and said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God immediately responded to David's plan by speaking to the prophet Nathan that very night.
📚 Historical Context
This verse follows David's desire to build a temple for God, which he had just expressed to Nathan the prophet. In ancient times, prophets like Nathan served as God's messengers to kings and the people. The immediate timing ('that night') shows God's direct involvement in the major decisions of His chosen king David.
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