2 Samuel 7:3

And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.

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What does 2 Samuel 7:3 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

Read with

Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 7:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

2 Samuel 7:1 2 Samuel 7:2 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24

Glossary

Nathan Person: Given. (1. ) A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon ( 2 Chr. 9:29 ). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements David made for the building of the temple.