2 Samuel 7:1
God's Covenant with David
71 After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him,
Other Translations of 2 Samuel 7:1
King James Version
God's Covenant with David
71 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;
English Standard Version
God's Covenant with David
71 Now when the king lived in his house and the Lord had given him rest from all his surrounding enemies,
The Message
God's Covenant with David
71 Before long, the king made himself at home and God gave him peace from all his enemies.
New King James Version
God's Covenant with David
71 Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies all around,
New Living Translation
God's Covenant with David
71 When King David was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all the surrounding enemies,
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1-3
(Read 2 Samuel 7:1-3)
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. Nathan here did not speak as a prophet, but as a godly man, encouraging David by his private judgment. We ought to do all we can to encourage and promote the good purposes and designs of others, and, as we have opportunity, to forward a good work.