2 Samuel 7:5

Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 7:5

BSB
"Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in?
AKJV
Go and tell my servant David, Thus said the LORD, Shall you build me an house for me to dwell in?
CPDV
"Go, and say to my servant David: 'Thus says the Lord: Should you build a house for me as a dwelling place?
ERV
Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?
NHEB
"Go and tell my servant David, 'Thus says the LORD, "Shall you build me a house for me to dwell in?
SMT
Go and say to my servant, to David, Thus said Jehovah, Shalt thou build me an house for my resting?

Commentary for 2 Samuel 7:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 7:5
Summary
God questions whether David should build Him a structure
Event
God questions building plans
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prophecy