Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Peace reigns in 2 Samuel 7 and the King talks to Nathan about building a temple for the Ark of the Covenant to be placed in.  At first, the prophet thinks it is a good idea.  After Jehovah speaks to him, he returns to the King and tells him that he will not be the one to construct God’s permanent dwelling.

It is David who will have a house established for him.  He will become the patriarch of a line of Kings in Israel and Judah.  Despite the evil done by other kings, he will remain as the most important monarch in the entire history of God’s chosen nation.  He acknowledges his love and respect for Yahweh in a prayer of thanksgiving and humility.  This prayer reads like one of the psalms.

The book 1st Chronicles in chapter 17 elaborates on David’s contribution to the building of the Temple. At this time, the son who would eventually build the structure to house Jehovah’s presence had not been born. As we read in 2nd Samuel, the prophet Nathan originally agreed with the King. The next day he had to present the words of Yahweh to him. God did not want the sanctuary for the creator of the universe created by a man of war.

David’s desire to honor Yahweh was returned in the form of the establishment of an eternal kingdom ruled by his offspring. The final king also being the Son of the living God.

As usual, the Shepherd King prayed to his Lord. He expressed his humility and gratitude for what had been done for him and what would be done for his family. The man after God’s own heart used words that told how he felt about Jehovah.

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