II Samuel 7:5
The Scripture
(5) Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
David desired to build a temple for the LORD, but the prophet Nathan relayed God's promise that instead of David building God a house, the LORD would build David a house—establishing his throne and kingdom forever. David responded with a humble prayer of thanksgiving for this everlasting covenant.
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