And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;
What does 2 Samuel 7:1 mean?
David being at rest in his palace, considered how he might best employ his leisure and prosperity in the service of God. He formed a design to build a temple for the ark.
Key themes
Justice and mercyPeaceDavidic covenantSin and judgment
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Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 7:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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