Parallel Verses
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."
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.
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
Religious zeal » Instances of » King david
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 7:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh Makes A Covenant With David
1 And in process, as the king dwelt in his house after that the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies, 2 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." 3 Then said Nathan unto the king, "Go, and do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee."
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Cross References
2 Samuel 5:11
And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees and carpenters and masons, to build David a house.
2 Samuel 12:1
And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him and said unto him, "There were two men in one city, a rich and a poor.
1 Chronicles 29:29
The acts of David the king, both first and last, are written in the books of Samuel the seer and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer of visions,
Acts 7:46
which found favour before God, and desired that he would faine have made a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
Exodus 26:1-14
And thou shalt make a habitation with ten curtains of twined bysse, jacinth, scarlet and purple, and shalt make them with cherubims of broidered work.
Exodus 40:21
and brought the ark into the habitation and hanged up the veil and covered the ark of witness, as the LORD commanded Moses.
2 Samuel 6:17
And when they had brought in the Ark of the LORD, and had set it even in his place, even in the tabernacle that David had prepared for it: David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.
2 Samuel 7:17
And when Nathan had told David all these words and all this vision,
1 Chronicles 14:1
After that Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedar trees with masons and carpenters, to build him a house.
1 Chronicles 16:1
When they had brought in the Ark of God they set it in the tent that David had pitched for it. And they brought burnt sacrifice and peace offerings before God.
2 Chronicles 1:4
But the Ark of God had David brought from Kiriathjearim, into the place he had prepared therefore - For he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.
Psalm 132:5
until I find out a place for the temple of the LORD, a habitation for the mighty one of Jacob."
Jeremiah 22:13-15
Woe worth him, that buildeth his house with unrighteousness, and his parlors with the good that he hath gotten by violence: which never recompenceth his neighbour's labour, nor payeth him his hire.
Haggai 1:4
"Ye yourselves can find time to dwell in sealed houses: and shall this house lie waste?
John 2:17
And his disciples remembered, how that it was written, "The zeal of thine house, hath even eaten me."