2 Samuel 7

David Wants to Build a Temple

1After King David moved into his new house the Lord gave him some relief from all of his enemies around him.

2King David said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a fancy house made of cedar wood, but God’s Holy Box is still kept in a tent!”

3Nathan said to King David, “Do whatever you want to do. The Lord will be with you.”

4But that night, the Lord ’s word came to Nathan:

17Nathan told David about that vision. He told David everything God had said.

David Prays to God

18Then King David went in and sat in front of the Lord . David said,

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