Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
that the king said to
King James Version
That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
Holman Bible
the king said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a cedar house while the ark of God sits inside tent curtains.”
International Standard Version
he told the prophet Nathan, "Look now, I'm living in a cedar palace, but the Ark of God resides behind a tent curtain."
A Conservative Version
that the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains.
American Standard Version
that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
Amplified
the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within tent curtains.”
Bible in Basic English
The king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God is housed inside the curtains of a tent.
Darby Translation
that the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedars, and the ark of God dwells under curtains.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king will say to Nathan the prophet, See now, me dwelling in a house of cedars, and the ark of God dwelling in midst of the curtains.
King James 2000
That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the king said to Nathan the prophet, "Look, please, I [am] living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God [is] staying in the middle of the tent."
Modern King James verseion
the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I live in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
he said unto Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar trees, but the Ark of God dwelleth in the midst of curtains."
NET Bible
The king said to Nathan the prophet, "Look! I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of God sits in the middle of a tent."
New Heart English Bible
that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains."
The Emphasized Bible
that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See, I pray thee - I, have my abode in a house, of cedar, but, the ark of God, abideth in, the midst, of curtains.
Webster
That the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
World English Bible
that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains."
Youngs Literal Translation
that the king saith unto Nathan the prophet, 'See, I pray thee, I am dwelling in a house of cedars, and the ark of God is dwelling in the midst of the curtain.'
Themes
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Place of
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Nathan
Liberality » Instances of » David
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Nathan
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Nathan
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 7:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh Makes A Covenant With David
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Now when the king lived in his house and the LORD had given him rest from all his surrounding enemies,
2 that the king said to
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Cross References
2 Samuel 5:11
And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also carpenters and masons who built David a house.
2 Samuel 12:1
And the LORD sent Nathan to David. He came to him and said to him, "There were two men in a certain city, the one rich and the other poor.
1 Chronicles 29:29
Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are written in the Chronicles of Samuel the seer, and in the Chronicles of Nathan the prophet, and in the Chronicles of Gad the seer,
Acts 7:46
who found favor in the sight of God and asked to find a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.
Exodus 26:1-14
"Moreover, you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen and blue and purple and scarlet yarns; you shall make them with cherubim skillfully worked into them.
Exodus 40:21
And he brought the ark into the tabernacle and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
2 Samuel 6:17
And they brought in the ark of the LORD and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.
2 Samuel 7:17
In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.
1 Chronicles 14:1
And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also masons and carpenters to build a house for him.
1 Chronicles 16:1
And they brought in the ark of God and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
2 Chronicles 1:4
(But David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place that David had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.)
Psalm 132:5
until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."
Jeremiah 22:13-15
"Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms by injustice, who makes his neighbor serve him for nothing and does not give him his wages,
Haggai 1:4
"Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me."