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1 Chronicles 17
27 verses with commentary
God's Covenant with David
Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(1) **Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house.**—In both texts the story of this chapter naturally follows that of the removal of the Ark, although the events themselves appear to belong to a later period of David’s reign, “when the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies” (2Samuel 7:1; comp. 1Chronicles 17:8). 1Chronicles 17:11-14 indicate some time before the birth of Sol...
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Chapter 17
Chapter Outline
Reign of Hoshea in Israel, The israelites carried captives by the Assyrians.(1-6)
Captivity of the Israelites.(7-23)
The nations placed in the land of Israel.(24-41)
**Verses 1-6**
When the measure of sin is filled up, the Lord will forbear no longer. The inhabitants of Samaria must have endured great affliction. Some of the poor Israelites were lef...
Read full commentary →Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(2) Do.—Samuel, “Go, do.”
**All that is in thine heart.**—According to Hebrew ideas, the heart was the seat of the mind and will, as well as of the emotions. But even the great Greek Aristotle, seven centuries later than David, supposed the brain to be merely a kind of cooling counterpoise to the heat of the liver.
**God.**—Samuel, “Jehovah;” but in last verse,” ark of God.
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Chapter 17
Chapter Outline
Reign of Hoshea in Israel, The israelites carried captives by the Assyrians.(1-6)
Captivity of the Israelites.(7-23)
The nations placed in the land of Israel.(24-41)
**Verses 1-6**
When the measure of sin is filled up, the Lord will forbear no longer. The inhabitants of Samaria must have endured great affliction. Some of the poor Israelites were lef...
Read full commentary →And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(3) **The same night.**—The words indicate a dream as the method of communication (Job 4:13; 1Samuel 27:6).
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Chapter 17
Chapter Outline
Reign of Hoshea in Israel, The israelites carried captives by the Assyrians.(1-6)
Captivity of the Israelites.(7-23)
The nations placed in the land of Israel.(24-41)
**Verses 1-6**
When the measure of sin is filled up, the Lord will forbear no longer. The inhabitants of Samaria must have endured great affliction. Some of the poor Israelites were lef...
Read full commentary →Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in:
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(4) **David my servant.**—Samuel, “unto my servant, unto David.”
**Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell** **in.**—Rather, *It is not thou that shalt build me the house to dwell in.* Samuel, interrogatively, implying a negation, “Wilt *thou* build me a house for me to dwell in?” The chronicler, thinking of the famous Temple of Solomon, writes, “*the* house.”
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Chapter 17
Chapter Outline
Reign of Hoshea in Israel, The israelites carried captives by the Assyrians.(1-6)
Captivity of the Israelites.(7-23)
The nations placed in the land of Israel.(24-41)
**Verses 1-6**
When the measure of sin is filled up, the Lord will forbear no longer. The inhabitants of Samaria must have endured great affliction. Some of the poor Israelites were lef...
Read full commentary →For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel unto this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another. have gone: Heb. have been
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(5) **Since the day that I brought up Israel** (“out of Egypt,” Samuel) **unto this day.**—The construction, as compared with Samuel, is simplified, and the sentence abbreviated.
**But have gone** **. . .**—Literally, *and I became from tent to tent, and from dwelling.* This is clearly too brief for sense; some words must have fallen out, or the reading of Samuel may be original here. The phrase *...
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Chapter 17
Chapter Outline
Reign of Hoshea in Israel, The israelites carried captives by the Assyrians.(1-6)
Captivity of the Israelites.(7-23)
The nations placed in the land of Israel.(24-41)
**Verses 1-6**
When the measure of sin is filled up, the Lord will forbear no longer. The inhabitants of Samaria must have endured great affliction. Some of the poor Israelites were lef...
Read full commentary →Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars?
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(6) **Wheresoever.**—*As long as* . . . Literally, *In all that* . . .
**With **(in)** all Israel.**—Samuel, “in (among) all the sons of Israel.” (Comp. Leviticus 26:11-12; Deuteronomy 23:15.)
**The judges of Israel.**—Samuel has “tribes.” The term “judges” would be more intelligible in later times, and has probably been substituted for the more difficult original expression. The following clause ...
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Chapter 17
Chapter Outline
Reign of Hoshea in Israel, The israelites carried captives by the Assyrians.(1-6)
Captivity of the Israelites.(7-23)
The nations placed in the land of Israel.(24-41)
**Verses 1-6**
When the measure of sin is filled up, the Lord will forbear no longer. The inhabitants of Samaria must have endured great affliction. Some of the poor Israelites were lef...
Read full commentary →Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: from following: Heb. from after
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(7) **I took thee from the sheepcote . . .**—Comp. Psalm 78:70-72. The pronoun is emphatic: “I it was who took thee from the pasture.”
**From following.**—Heb., *from behind.* Samuel has the older form of this preposition.
**That thou shouldest** **be*.****—That thou mightest become.*
**Ruler.**—*Nāgîd* (1Chronicles 9:11; 1Chronicles 9:20). (Comp. 1Chronicles 11:2.)
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(8) **Whithersoever thou hast walked.**—Same phrase as in 1Chronicles 17:6, “wheresoever,” *i.e.,* throughout thy whole career.
**And have cut off all thine enemies.**—This appears to refer not merely to the death of Saul and the overthrow of his house, but also to the successful conclusion of some of the wars recorded in the following chapters. (Comp. also 1Chronicles 14:8-17.)
**And have made th...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(9) **I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them.**—Comp. Exodus 15:17; Psalm 44:2-3. Although Israel had effected a settlement in Canaan, the history seems to show that down to the times of David the tribal boundaries were subject to great fluctuation, and the inroads of surrounding peoples made their tenure very uncertain.
**Them . . . they . . . their.**—Heb., *him* . . . *...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(10) **And since the time that I commanded judges.**—Heb., *from days that . . .* Samuel, more definitely, “from the day that I appointed judges ever my people.” This whole clause should not have been separated from 1Chronicles 17:9, which it properly concludes. The allusion is to the oppressions undergone in the period of the judges, and the troubles of the former reign.
**Moreover **(and)** I wi...
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**60. thirteen cities--**No more than eleven are named here; but two additional ones are mentioned (Jos 21:16, 17), which makes up the thirteen.
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.
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God's promise 'when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee' initiates the Davidic Covenant, the theological center of Chronicles. This covenant promise has both immediate fulfillment (Solomon) and ultimate fulfillment (Christ). The phrase about David's 'seed' (zera) uses singular terminology allowing for corporate (dynasty) and indivi...
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(11) Omit the mark indicating the beginning of a paragraph (¶).
**And it shall come to pass.**—In accordance with the promise, “The Lord will build thee an house” (1Chronicles 17:10). The phrase is wanting in Samuel, and should probably be supplied, with LXX.
**Be expired.**—*Are fulfilled* (perfect; Samuel has imperfect tense).
**That thou must go to be with thy fathers.**—Literally, *to go with ...
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**61. unto the sons of Kohath, which were left--**that is, in addition to the priests belonging to the same family and tribe of Levi.
**by lot, ten cities--**(Jos 21:26). The sacred historian gives an explanation (1Ch 6:66). Eight of these are mentioned, but only two of them are taken out of the half tribe of Manasseh (1Ch 6:70). The names of the other two are given (Jos 21:21), where full and d...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(12) **He.**—The emphatic word.
**Build me.**—Samuel, “for my name.” (See 1Kings 8:29; 1Kings 9:3.)
**His throne.**—Samuel, “throne of his kingdom”—a characteristic abridgment.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**62. to the sons of Gershom--**Supply "the children of Israel gave."
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee:
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The father-son relationship 'I will be his father, and he shall be my son' establishes intimate covenant language. While immediately applying to Solomon, Hebrews 1:5 explicitly identifies this as prophetically fulfilled in Christ. The promise 'I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee' contrasts David's line with Saul's rejected dynasty. This 'steadfast lov...
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(13) **I will be his father** **. . .**—Heb., *I* (on my part) *will become a father unto him, and he* (on his part) *shall become a son to me.* (Comp. Psalm 2:7.) After these words, Samuel adds: “If he commit iniquity I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men.” The omission is probably not a mere abridgment. The reference in this prophecy looks beyond Sol...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.
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God's declaration 'I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore' reveals the eternal scope of the Davidic covenant. The phrase 'my house' and 'my kingdom' emphasizes divine ownership - David's son will reign in God's house (temple) and over God's kingdom (Israel), yet the ultimate fulfillment transcends earthly temple and nation. Chri...
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(14) **But I will settle him** (Heb., *make him stand*) **in mine house and in my kingdom.**—Samuel, “and thine house and thy kingdom shall be maintained for ever *before thee;* thy throne,” &c.; where, however, the LXX. and Syriac have “before me,” which agrees. better with our text. The change of persons in our verse brings out more clearly the theocratic nature of the Davidic kingdom. Solomon a...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(15) **According to all these words, and according to all this vision.**—The matter of this prophecy (1Chronicles 17:3-15) undoubtedly rests upon authentic tradition. Neither the compiler of Samuel, however, nor the chronicler professes to give an exact report of the words of Nathan, as if they had been taken down on the spot, as they were uttered, by some shorthand reporter. The modern demand for...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
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David's response 'Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?' exemplifies proper reception of grace - humble wonder rather than entitled presumption. The rhetorical questions acknowledge human unworthiness before divine favor. David's progression from shepherd to king came entirely by God's sovereign grace, not personal merit. This reflects the Reformed doctr...
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(16) **Sat before the Lord.**—In the tent of the Ark.
**And said.**—Comp. Psalms 18, title.
**Who am** **I.**—The longer form of the pronoun *I* is used in Samuel (*’anokhî;* here *’anî*)*.*
**O Lord God.**—Heb., *Jehovah Elohim.* Samuel has “Adonai Jehovah,” which is more original. David addresses God as “my Lord, Jehovah;” just as in 1Chronicles 17:4; 1Chronicles 17:7, God speaks of David as “my...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.
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David's amazed response to God's covenant promise: 'And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.' David recognizes that God's promises exceed even the extraordinary elevation from shepherd to king. The phrase 'for a great while to com...
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(17) **And yet.**—Samuel has the word here supplied in italics. David says, “My unlooked-for exaltation was not enough: thou hast also revealed to me the far future of my offspring.”
O **God.**—Here and at the end of the verse Samuel again has “my Lord, Jehovah.”
**Also.**—Samuel has this word in the text.
**And hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree.**—The Hebrew is obsc...
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(18) Samuel has the omitted “speak.” (Comp. Psalm 120:3.) The word translated “for the honour,” may be a corruption of that for “to speak.”
**Of thy servant?**—The Hebrew term is in the accusative case, and should be omitted as a mistaken repetition of the same word at the end of the verse.
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. great: Heb. greatnesses
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(19) **O Lord.**—Not in Samuel. Probably belongs to end of last verse.
**For thy servant’s sake.**—Comp. Psalm 132:10; 2Chronicles 6:42. Samuel has the more original “for thy word’s sake.” (Comp. 1Chronicles 17:23, and 1Chronicles 16:15.)
**Heart**—*i.e.,* purpose, intent.
**In making known all these great things.** (greatnesses).—The repetition “greatness . . . greatnesses” is probably a scribe’s...
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(20) One or two words are omitted. (See 2Samuel 7:22 : “Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God, for there is none,” &c. Comp. Isaiah 46:9; Isaiah 45:18; Isaiah 45:5-6, &c.*;* Deuteronomy 33:26; and for the end of the verse, Psalm 44:1; Exodus 10:2; Deuteronomy 4:9.)
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God went to redeem to be his own people, to make thee a name of greatness and terribleness, by driving out nations from before thy people, whom thou hast redeemed out of Egypt?
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(21) **And what one nation in the earth.**—Rather, *And who is like Thy people Israel, a single* (isolated) *race on the earth?* (Comp. Numbers 23:9.)
**Nation** (*gôy*)—*i.e.,* race; a people considered as united by common blood, speech, country.
**People** (‘*ām*)—*i.e.,* a political community, social union, or state, owning one sovereign.
**Whom God went** **. . .**—Literally, *which God went* ...
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(22) **For thy people Israel** **. . .**—Literally, *And Thou gavest* (Samuel, *confirmedst it*)* Thy people Israel unto Thyself for a people.* Our reading is probably a result of partial obliteration.
**And thou, Lord** **. . .**—Literally, *and Thou, Jehovah, becamest unto them for a God.* (See Genesis 17:7-8; Genesis 28:21; Exodus 6:3; Exodus 6:7.)
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(23) **Lord.**—Samuel adds “God.”
**Let the thing . . . be established.**—*Let the* *word* (promise) *be upheld, maintained, assured.* Samuel has a different verb, “establish thou.”
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 7-23**
Though the destruction of the kingdom of the ten tribes was but briefly related, it is in these verses largely commented upon, and the reasons of it given. It was destruction from the Almighty: the Assyrian was but the rod of his anger, Is 10:5. Those that bring sin into a country or family, bring a plague into it, and will have to answer for all the mischief that follows. And ...
Read full commentary →Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(24) **Let it even be established.**—“Yea, let it be assured.” This repetition is wanting in Samuel.
**The Lord of hosts is the God of Israel **. . .—“Jehovah Sabaoth, God of Israel, is God to Israel.” “God of Israel” is not read here in Samuel, but in the next verse.
**And let the house of David . . . be established.**—“Let be” is wanting in the Hebrew, and the sentence might be taken as part of ...
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 24-41**
The terror of the Almighty will sometimes produce a forced or feigned submission in unconverted men; like those brought from different countries to inhabit Israel. But such will form unworthy thoughts of God, will expect to please him by outward forms, and will vainly try to reconcile his service with the love of the world and the indulgence of their lusts. May that fear of th...
Read full commentary →For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee. hast: Heb. hast revealed the ear of thy servant
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(25) **O** **my God.**—Samuel: “Jehovah Sabaoth, God of Israel.”
**Hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house.**—Literally, *hast uncovered the ear of Thy servant, to build him a house.* Samuel has the more usual construction: “saying, A house I will build thee.” (Comp. 1Samuel 9:15.)
**Hath found in his heart.**—Rather, *hath found his heart*—*i.e.,* hath taken courage. The noun is e...
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 24-41**
The terror of the Almighty will sometimes produce a forced or feigned submission in unconverted men; like those brought from different countries to inhabit Israel. But such will form unworthy thoughts of God, will expect to please him by outward forms, and will vainly try to reconcile his service with the love of the world and the indulgence of their lusts. May that fear of th...
Read full commentary →And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(26) **Lord, thou art God.**—*Jehovah, Thou art the* (true) *God.* Samuel: “my Lord Jehovah.” The chronicler omits the clause which follows in Samuel: “and thy words become truth” (prove true).
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 24-41**
The terror of the Almighty will sometimes produce a forced or feigned submission in unconverted men; like those brought from different countries to inhabit Israel. But such will form unworthy thoughts of God, will expect to please him by outward forms, and will vainly try to reconcile his service with the love of the world and the indulgence of their lusts. May that fear of th...
Read full commentary →Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and it shall be blessed for ever. let: or, it hath pleased thee
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Davidic Covenant - God's promise of eternal dynasty. The Hebrew term <em>עוֹלָם (olam) - everlasting/eternal</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's unconditional covenant promises. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasiz...
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(27) N**ow therefore let it please thee.**—Rather, *and now Thou hast willed to bless.* Samuel: “and now be willing, and bless.”
**For thou** **blessest,** **O Lord.**—*For Thou, Jehovah, hast blessed.* Samuel is, as usual, fuller: “For thou, my Lord Jehovah, hast spoken [promised], and in virtue of thy blessing thy servant’s house shall be blessed for ever.” Numbers 22:6 illustrates our text.
Ell...
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**67-81. they gave unto them of the cities of refuge--**The names of the cities given here are considerably different from those applied to them (Jos 21:13-19). In the lapse of centuries, and from the revolutions of society, changes might have been expected to take place in the form or dialectic pronunciation of the names of those cities; and this will sufficiently account for the variations that ...
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**Verses 24-41**
The terror of the Almighty will sometimes produce a forced or feigned submission in unconverted men; like those brought from different countries to inhabit Israel. But such will form unworthy thoughts of God, will expect to please him by outward forms, and will vainly try to reconcile his service with the love of the world and the indulgence of their lusts. May that fear of th...
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