1 Chronicles 17

1 Chronicles 17:1

Cedar. Such were esteemed the most magnificent, ver. 6. See 2 Kings vii.

1 Chronicles 17:9

A place permanent and secure, while I have had no fixed abode. (Calmet) — No more, for a long time: and unless they provoke me by their crimes, as they did afterwards, and were exposed to more severe chastisements. Constant rest is not always expedient. (Tirinus)

1 Chronicles 17:11

Seed, even till Christ shall be born of the Blessed Virgin, of the family of David.

1 Chronicles 17:12

Ever often means only a long duration. The dominion of Christ shall have no end. (Calmet) — The Church founded by this true David, (Haydock) falls heir to these promises. (Du Hamel)

1 Chronicles 17:13

Thee. The posterity of Saul lost the throne. (Haydock) — If Solomon was reprobated, his children were permitted to reign. It is also presumed that he did penance; though this is not certain.

1 Chronicles 17:17

Men. Who was ever more favoured by God than David? Hebrew, “Thou hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree.” (Protestants) (Haydock)

1 Chronicles 17:18

Known him. Treating him with love and tenderness, as a friend. How can David sufficiently testify his gratitude?

1 Chronicles 17:21

Himself. Hebrew adds, “and to make thee a name.”

1 Chronicles 17:27

Begun. Hebrew, “be pleased, (Haydock) or thou hast had the goodness to bless.” Syriac, “I pray thee bless.”

1 Chronicles 17:43

CHAPTER XVII.