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Themes in 2 Samuel 7

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Themes in 2 Samuel 7

2 Samuel 7:1 (show verse)

Now when the king was living in his house, and the Lord had given him rest from war on every side;

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2 Samuel 7:2 (show verse)

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.

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 » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Palace » Of david
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
Temple » Solomon's » David undertakes the building of
The First Temple » David » Anxious to build

2 Samuel 7:3 (show verse)

And Nathan said to the king, Go and do whatever is in your heart; for the Lord is with you.

Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Temple » Solomon's » David undertakes the building of

2 Samuel 7:4 (show verse)

Now that night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying,

Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To nathan

2 Samuel 7:5 (show verse)

Go and say to my servant David, The Lord says, Are you to be the builder of a house, a living-place for me?

Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build

2 Samuel 7:6 (show verse)

For from the day when I took the children of Israel up out of Egypt till this day, I have had no house, but have gone from place to place in a tent.

Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Tabernacle » Was a moveable tent suited to the unsettled condition of israel
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build

2 Samuel 7:7 (show verse)

In all the places where I went with all the children of Israel, did I ever say to any of the judges of Israel, to whom I gave the care of my people Israel, Why have you not made me a house of cedar?

Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Tabernacle » Was a moveable tent suited to the unsettled condition of israel
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
Temple » Solomon's » Not asked for by God
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build

2 Samuel 7:8 (show verse)

Then say these words to my servant David, The Lord of armies says, I took you from the fields, from keeping the sheep, so that you might be a ruler over my people, over my people Israel:

God » Exalted Christ » Exalts
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Promotion » From God
Rulers' » Corrupt judges of israel » Appointed by God
Sheep » Flocks of » Kept in folds or cotes
Shepherd » Keeps the flocks in folds
Shepherd » Instances of » David
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

2 Samuel 7:9 (show verse)

And I have been with you wherever you went, cutting off before you all those who were against you; and I will make your name great, like the name of the greatest ones of the earth.

Government » Whose throne shall be established
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

And I will make a resting-place for my people Israel, planting them there, so that they may be living in the place which is theirs, and never again be moved; and never again will they be troubled by evil men as they were at the first,

Government » Whose throne shall be established
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of wickedness

2 Samuel 7:11 (show verse)

From the time when I put judges over my people Israel; and I will give you peace from all who are against you. And the Lord says to you that he will make you the head of a line of kings.

David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

2 Samuel 7:12 (show verse)

And when the time comes for you to go to rest with your fathers, I will put in your place your seed after you, the offspring of your body, and I will make his kingdom strong.

Covenant » The divine, general references to
Covenant » Instances of » With david
Covenants » The divine, general references to
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
Government » Whose throne shall be established
the Human nature of Christ » Was of the seed of » David
King » Hereditary succession
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
The promises of God » Made to » David
The promises of God » Are » Fulfilled in Christ
The promises of God » Subjects of » Christ
Sleep » Spiritual » Symbol of death
Solomon » Prophecies concerning
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Told by the prophet that solomon should build
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Types of Christ » Solomon

2 Samuel 7:13 (show verse)

He will be the builder of a house for my name, and I will make the seat of his authority certain for ever.

Covenant » Instances of » With david
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
King » Hereditary succession
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
The promises of God » Subjects of » Christ
Solomon » Prophecies concerning
Tabernacle » A permanent house substituted for, when the kingdom was established
Temple » Solomon's
Temple » Solomon's » The building of, committed to solomon
The First Temple » David » Told by the prophet that solomon should build
Throne » Whose throne shall be established
Types of Christ » Solomon
Worship » Temples » Solomon's

2 Samuel 7:14 (show verse)

I will be to him a father and he will be to me a son: if he does wrong, I will give him punishment with the rod of men and with the blows of the children of men;

Adoption » Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of God
Agency » In executing judgments
Covenant » Instances of » With david
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
King » Hereditary succession
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Reproof » God gives reproof to his own children
Solomon » Prophecies concerning
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

2 Samuel 7:15 (show verse)

But my mercy will not be taken away from him, as I took it from him who was before you.

2 Samuel 7:16 (show verse)

And your family and your kingdom will keep their place before me for ever: the seat of your authority will never be overturned.

Covenant » Instances of » With david
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
Government » Whose throne shall be established
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
the Human nature of Christ » Was of the seed of » David
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
King » Hereditary succession
Kings » Rendered hereditary in the family of david
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Solomon » Prophecies concerning
Throne » Whose throne shall be established

2 Samuel 7:17 (show verse)

So Nathan gave David an account of all these words and this vision.

The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » His message to david concerning the building of a temple
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To nathan

2 Samuel 7:18 (show verse)

Then David the king went in and took his seat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have been my guide till now?

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2 Samuel 7:19 (show verse)

And this was only a small thing to you, O Lord God; but your words have even been about the far-off future of your servant's family, O Lord God!

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2 Samuel 7:20 (show verse)

What more may David say to you? for you have knowledge of your servant, O Lord God.

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2 Samuel 7:21 (show verse)

Because of your word and from your heart, you have done all this great work, and let your servant see it.

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2 Samuel 7:22 (show verse)

Truly you are great, O Lord God: there is no one like you and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which has come to our ears.

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2 Samuel 7:23 (show verse)

And what other nation in the earth, like your people Israel, did a god go out to take for himself, to be his people, and to make a name for himself, and to do great and strange things for them, driving out a nation and its gods from before his people?

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2 Samuel 7:24 (show verse)

But you took and made strong for yourself your people Israel, to be your people for ever; and you, Lord, became their God.

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2 Samuel 7:25 (show verse)

And now, O Lord God, may the word which you have said about your servant and about his family, be made certain for ever, and may you do as you have said!

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2 Samuel 7:26 (show verse)

And let your name be made great for ever, and let men say, The Lord of armies is God over Israel: and let the family of David your servant be made strong before you!

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2 Samuel 7:27 (show verse)

For you, O Lord of armies, the God of Israel, have clearly said to your servant, I will make you the head of a family of kings: and so it has come into your servant's heart to make this prayer to you.

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2 Samuel 7:28 (show verse)

And now, O Lord God, you are God and your words are true and you have said you will give your servant this good thing;

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2 Samuel 7:29 (show verse)

So may it be your pleasure to give your blessing to the family of your servant, so that it may go on for ever before you: (for you, O Lord God, have said it,) and may your blessing be on your servant's family line for ever!

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