1 Chronicles 17

1 Chronicles 17:1-27

Contents: David’s desire to build the temple. The Davidie covenant and David’s prayer.

Characters: God, David, Nathan.

Conclusion: Thrice happy is that people whose God is Jehovah, for He will be to them a God all-sufficient (1 Chronicles 17:27). Whom He blesses are truly and eternally blessed, therefore let our desires and hopes be for things eternal.

Key Word: Covenant, 1 Chronicles 17:23.

Strong Verses: 1 Chronicles 17:20; 1 Chronicles 17:27.

Striking Facts: 1 Chronicles 17:7. David is here a type of Christ in the flesh, the Shepherd King. At His first coming He took the Shepherd’s place. At His return He will take the place of ruler over Israel.