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Chapter 17
Verse 17

1 Chronicles 17:2

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Berean Standard Bible

And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee.

Bible in Basic English

And Nathan said to David, Do whatever is in your heart, for God is with you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Nathan said to David: Do all that is in thy heart: for God is with thee.

Free Bible Version

“Do what you think you should, for the God is with you,” Nathan replied.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Nathan said to Dauid, Do all that is in thine heart: for God is with thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee.

Translation for Translators

Nathan replied to David, “Whatever you are thinking about doing, do it, because God is with/guiding you.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Nathan said to David, “Go, do what is in your heart, for God is with you.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Nathan said to David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee.

World English Bible

Nathan said to David, “Do all that is in your heart; for God is with you.”

Young's Literal Translation

and Nathan saith unto David, 'All that [is] in thy heart do, for God [is] with thee.'

Context

God’s Covenant with David

¹After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”²And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

Summary

In this verse, King David expresses his desire to build a house for the Lord, reflecting his deep reverence and devotion to God. However, God redirects David's focus by revealing that it will be his son who will build the temple. This redirection highlights God's sovereignty and His unique plans for each individual. It also serves as a reminder that our desires and plans should align with God's will, even if it means adjusting our own ambitions to fulfill His purposes.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:2

God’s Covenant with David

¹After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”²And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

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Berean Standard Bible

And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee.

Bible in Basic English

And Nathan said to David, Do whatever is in your heart, for God is with you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Nathan said to David: Do all that is in thy heart: for God is with thee.

Free Bible Version

“Do what you think you should, for the God is with you,” Nathan replied.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Nathan said to Dauid, Do all that is in thine heart: for God is with thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee.

Translation for Translators

Nathan replied to David, “Whatever you are thinking about doing, do it, because God is with/guiding you.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Nathan said to David, “Go, do what is in your heart, for God is with you.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Nathan said to David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee.

World English Bible

Nathan said to David, “Do all that is in your heart; for God is with you.”

Young's Literal Translation

and Nathan saith unto David, 'All that [is] in thy heart do, for God [is] with thee.'