Parallel Verses
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.”
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.
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
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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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When the king had settled into his palace
Names
Cross References
2 Samuel 5:11
King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David; he also sent cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons,
2 Samuel 12:1
So the Lord sent Nathan to David.
There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.
1 Chronicles 29:29
As for the events of King David’s reign, from beginning to end, note that they are written in the Events of Samuel the Seer,
Acts 7:46
He found favor in God’s sight and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God
Exodus 26:1-14
“You
Exodus 40:21
He brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and screened off the ark of the testimony, just as the Lord had commanded him.
2 Samuel 6:17
They brought the ark of the Lord and set it in its place inside the tent David had set up for it.
2 Samuel 7:17
Nathan spoke all these words and this entire vision to David.
1 Chronicles 14:1
King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David,
1 Chronicles 16:1
They
2 Chronicles 1:4
Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place
Psalm 132:5
a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Jeremiah 22:13-15
through unrighteousness,
his upper rooms through injustice,
who makes his fellow man serve without pay
and will not give him his wages,
Haggai 1:4
“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses,
John 2:17
And His disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal