II Samuel 7:6
The Scripture
(6) Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 18:1I Kings 8:16I Chronicles 17:5I Chronicles 17:6Exodus 33:14Exodus 33:15Exodus 40:35Exodus 40:36Exodus 40:37Exodus 40:38Leviticus 26:23Leviticus 26:24
Related verses (shared words)
I Chronicles 17:5Genesis 31:33Numbers 3:25Numbers 9:15Exodus 33:8Exodus 40:19