Bible Commentary

And let thy name be magnified forever, saying, The LORD of hosts [is] the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee. 26. let the house of thy servant David be established ] Rather, the house of thy servant David shall be established; an expression of confident assurance, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:26”

And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish [it], forever, and do as thou hast said. Verse 25. And do as thou hast said.] David well knew that all the promises made to himself and family were conditional; and therefore he prays that they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:25”

For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel [to be] a people unto thee forever: and thou, LORD, art become their God. 24. thou hast confirmed ] Established, the same word as in 2Sa 7:13. Cp. Deu 32:6. art become their God ] Hast proved Thyself to be their God, in fulfilment of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:24”

And what one nation in the earth [is] like thy people, [even] like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, [from] the nations … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:23”

Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for [there is] none like thee, neither [is there any] God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. 22. Wherefore thou art great ] Since Thou hast done these great things for me, I praise Thee and acknowledge Thy greatness. Cp. Psa 35:27; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:22”

For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know [them]. 21. For thy word’s sake ] To fulfil Thy promises made to me through Samuel. The reading of 1Ch 17:19, and of the LXX. here, is for thy servant’s sake. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:21”

And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant. 20. thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant ] Words fail, and David appeals to God’s omniscience. Cp. Psa 17:3; Psa 139:1-4; Joh 21:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 20. What can David say more] How can … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:20”

And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And [is] this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? 19. And is this the manner of man ] It is best to understand these difficult words … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:19”

Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who [am] I, O Lord GOD? and what [is] my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? 18. Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord] In the tent where the Ark, the symbol of God’s presence, was. As sitting … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:18”

According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David. 17. this vision ] The manner in which God’s message was communicated to Nathan was by “a vision,” in which his spiritual sight was quickened to discern the truth. The word for “vision” is derived from the same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:17”