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Verse 17

1 Chronicles 17:3

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Berean Standard Bible

But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Bible in Basic English

But that same night, the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying:

Free Bible Version

But that night God told Nathan,

Geneva Bible 1599

And the same night euen the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Translation for Translators

But that night God spoke [MTY] to Nathan. He said,

Unlocked Literal Bible

But that same night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

World English Bible

That same night, the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass on that night that a word of God is unto Nathan, saying,

Context

God’s Covenant with David

²And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”³But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,⁴“Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell.

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 intention, revealing that it will be his son Solomon who will carry out this task. This passage highlights God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, as He assures David of establishing Solomon's kingdom forever. It also underscores the importance of seeking and following God's will, even when our own plans may be well-intentioned.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:3

God’s Covenant with David

²And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”³But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,⁴“Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell.

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Berean Standard Bible

But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Bible in Basic English

But that same night, the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying:

Free Bible Version

But that night God told Nathan,

Geneva Bible 1599

And the same night euen the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Translation for Translators

But that night God spoke [MTY] to Nathan. He said,

Unlocked Literal Bible

But that same night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

World English Bible

That same night, the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass on that night that a word of God is unto Nathan, saying,