2 Samuel 7:1
2 Samuel 7:1 in Multiple Translations
After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him,
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;
And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and Jehovah had given him rest from all his enemies round about,
Now when the king was living in his house, and the Lord had given him rest from war on every side;
By now the king was comfortable in his palace and the Lord had given him peace from all the enemy nations around him.
Afterwarde when the King sate in his house and the Lord had giuen him rest rounde about from all his enemies,
And it cometh to pass, when the king sat in his house, and Jehovah hath given rest to him round about, from all his enemies,
When the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around,
And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest around from all his enemies;
And it came to pass when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies,
After King David began to live in his palace, Yahweh protected him from all his enemies.
After David became the big boss, God kept his enemies away from Israel. So he sat down happily in his big house in Jerusalem.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 7:1
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2 Samuel 7:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֕י
כִּי
יָשַׁ֥ב
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
בְּ/בֵית֑/וֹ
וַ/יהוָ֛ה
הֵנִֽיחַ
ל֥/וֹ
מִ/סָּבִ֖יב
מִ/כָּל
אֹיְבָֽי/ו
וַ/יְהִ֕י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יָשַׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
בְּ/בֵית֑/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ/יהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Conj | N-proper
הֵנִֽיחַ
nûwach
H5117
to rest
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
ל֥/וֹ
Prep | Suff
מִ/סָּבִ֖יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
Prep | N-cs
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אֹיְבָֽי/ו
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 7:1
וַ/יְהִ֕י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יָשַׁ֥ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בְּ/בֵית֑/וֹ
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וַ/יהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Conj | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הֵנִֽיחַ
nûwach
H5117
"to rest"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To rest means to settle down and remain in one place, and can be used literally or figuratively. This verb appears in many parts of the Bible, including Exodus 20:11 and Matthew 11:28.
Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiph) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hoph) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst) Also means: ya.nach (יָנַח "to rest" H3240)
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: cease, be confederate, lay, let down, (be) quiet, remain, (cause to, be at, give, have, make to) rest, set down. Compare H3241 (יָנִים). See also: Genesis 8:4; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 125:3.
ל֥/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
מִ/סָּבִ֖יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
Prep | N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֹיְבָֽי/ו
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 7:1
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- 2 Samuel 7:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 7:1
Context — God’s Covenant with David
1After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him,
2he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” 3And Nathan replied to the king, “Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 16:7 | When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. |
| 2 | Luke 1:74–75 | deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 5:4 | But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 14:6 | Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. |
| 5 | Psalms 18:1 | I love You, O LORD, my strength. |
| 6 | Daniel 4:29–30 | Twelve months later, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 17:1–27 | After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, “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. For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought Israel up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved from tent to tent and dwelling to dwelling. In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked any of the leaders I appointed to shepherd My people, ‘Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’ Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like the greatest in the land. And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. And I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover, I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you. And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.” So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire vision. Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God. What more can David say to You for so honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant, O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed all Your greatness. O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself? You made a name for Yourself through great and awesome wonders by driving out nations from before Your people, whom You redeemed from Egypt. For You have made Your people Israel Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God. And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised, so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You. For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found the courage to pray before You. And now, O LORD, You are God! And You have promised this goodness to Your servant. So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.” |
| 8 | Joshua 23:1 | A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years, |
| 9 | Joshua 21:44 | And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. |
2 Samuel 7:1 Summary
This verse tells us that King David had finally found a time of peace and rest after years of fighting and struggling. He was able to settle into his palace and feel safe, because God had given him victory over his enemies (as promised in Joshua 21:44). This reminds us that God is our protector and provider, and He wants to give us rest and peace, just like He did for King David (see Matthew 11:28-30). We can trust God to take care of us and give us the rest we need, just as He did for King David.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the king to have settled into his palace?
This means that King David had finally found a time of peace and stability after years of war and struggle, as promised in Deuteronomy 12:10 and Joshua 21:44.
How did the LORD give King David rest from his enemies?
The LORD gave King David rest from his enemies through a series of military victories, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:6-12 and 2 Samuel 8:1-14, fulfilling the promise in Exodus 23:31.
What is the significance of the king's palace in this verse?
The king's palace represents a place of safety, security, and rest, much like the promise of Psalm 23:1-4, where God is our shepherd and leads us to green pastures and still waters.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that God is our provider and protector, and He desires to give us rest from our enemies, just as He did for King David, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30 and Hebrews 4:9-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am seeking rest and stability, and how can I trust God to provide them?
- How have I experienced God's protection and provision in my life, and how can I express gratitude for these blessings?
- What are some ways I can create a 'palace' of peace and rest in my own heart and home, despite the challenges of the world around me?
- How can I, like King David, prioritize my relationship with God and seek His guidance and direction in all areas of my life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 7:1
And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house,.... Which Hiram's servants had built for him, having no occasion to go out to war: and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 7:1
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; When the king sat in his house - not while he was musing at home, but after he
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 7 David being at rest desires to build God a house; which Nathan at first approves of; afterwards, in obedience to the word of God, forbiddeth him . He promiseth him benefits and blessings in his seed, Solomon and the Messiah, who should build the house of God, . David’ s prayer and thanksgiving, . When the king sat in his house, i.e. was settled and warm in the house which Hiram’ s men built for him, ; then he reflected upon the unhandsome and unsettled state of the ark. From all his enemies, Philistines, Moabites, and others; so that they durst not invade his land, as they had formerly done; for though you read of David’ s wars with them, 2 Samuel 8, yet in them David was the aggressor, and entered their lands.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
2 Samuel 7:1 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;Ver. 1. When the king sat in his house.] His newly built house of cedar; and considered that God and his ark dwelt in tabernaculo pelliceo et papillione, in a meaner tabernacle. And the Lord had given him rest.] So that he abounded with leisure; and could relax a while.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
(1) Had given him rest.—No intimation is given of how long this may have been after the events narrated in the last chapter; but it is evident that this narrative is placed here, not because it followed chronologically, but because it is closely related in subject, and the historian, after telling of the removal of the ark, wished to record in that connection David’s further purposes in the same direction. It must have been after the successful close of David’s principal foreign wars—“rest round about from all his enemies”—and the future in 2 Samuel 7:10 does not necessarily imply that it was before the birth of Solomon; yet it is more likely to have been in a time of quiet prosperity, before the troubles of his latter years.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
CHAPTER VII David consults the prophet Nathan about building a temple for the Lord, and is encouraged by him to do it, 1-3. That night Nathan receives a revelation from God, stating that Solomon, not David, should build the temple, 4-16. Nathan delivers the Divine message, and David magnifies God for his mercies, and makes prayer and supplication, 17-29. NOTES ON CHAP. VII Verse 1. When the king sat in his house] That is, when he became resident in the palace which Hiram, king of Tyre, had built for him. And the Lord had given him rest] This was after he had defeated the Philistines, and cast them out of all the strong places in Israel which they had possessed after the overthrow of Saul; but before he had carried his arms beyond the land of Israel, against the Moabites, Syrians, and Idumeans. See 2 Samuel 8:1-14.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 7:1
Ch. 2 Samuel 7:1-29. The Promise of Perpetual Dominion to the house of David =1 Chronicles 17. Cp. Psalms 89:19-371–3. David’s desire to build a house for the Lord 1. when the king sat in his house] When the king dwelt in his house, which he had built in the “city of David” (ch. 2 Samuel 5:9; 2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Chronicles 14:1). At what period of his reign David formed this resolution to build a temple cannot be exactly determined. On the one hand the emphatic words “when the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies” (cp. 2 Samuel 7:9) seem to point to a time after some at least of the wars recorded in ch. 8. On the other hand it was before the birth of Solomon (2 Samuel 7:12), and so cannot be placed in the latter years of his reign. The arrangement of the book is not strictly chronological, and this narrative finds a most suitable place here from its close connexion with the subject of the preceding chapter.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 7:1
There is no indication how soon after the bringing up of the ark these things occurred, but it was probably at no long interval.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:1
DAVID’S PURPOSE TO BUILD THE TEMPLE, AND NATHAN’S MESSAGE FROM GOD IT, 2 Samuel 7:1-17. 1. Sat in his house — Became established in his royal palace on Zion.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 7:1
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God's Covenant With David by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses God's Covenant with David as described in 2 Samuel chapter 7. He emphasizes how God chose David, a humble shepherd, to be the king over |
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When God Says No by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp discusses the significance of accepting God's 'no' in our lives, as exemplified by David's desire to build a temple. Although God denied David's request, He appreciate |
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The Gift of Tongues (Part 3) by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the gift of tongues, emphasizing that it involves speaking in a language that the speaker does not understand, which can be a challenge to the intellect. He e |
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Placing Your Enemies in the Hands of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God's word in order to receive His blessings. He tells a story using the imagery of different trees represent |
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A Life of Peace by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of pursuing a life of peace in three key areas: peace with God inwardly, peace with all men, and peace in circumstances and relationships. It |
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Studies in Isaiah - Part 6 by Harry Ironside | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of having a clear understanding of the outline of the Bible. He mentions that the book of Isaiah can be divided into three part |
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Our Gracious God by Brain Brodersen by Brian Brodersen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the right concept of God for our spiritual well-being, highlighting God's desire to bless, keep, smile upon, be gracious, be attenti |