2 Samuel 7:5
“Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Go and tell my servant David,.... The Lord speaks very honourably and respectfully of him, owns him to be his servant in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Shalt thou build me a house - That is, Thou shalt not: this is the force of the interrogative in such a case.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 7:4-17
We have here a full revelation of God's favour to David and the kind intentions of that favour, the notices and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
my servant David Any Israelite might call Himself God's servant in addressing God: but only a few who were raised up to…
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