2 Samuel 7:2

That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 7:2

BSB
he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent."
AKJV
That the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains.
CPDV
he said to the prophet Nathan, "Do you not see that I live in a house of cedar, and that the ark of God has been placed in the midst of tent skins?"
ERV
that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
NHEB
that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains."
SMT
And the king will say to Nathan the prophet, See now, me dwelling in a house of cedars, and the ark of God dwelling in midst of the curtains.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 7:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 7:2
Summary
King observes contrast between his luxury and God's accommodation
Place
Jerusalem
Event
King notices dwelling disparity
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative