2 Samuel 7

2 Samuel 7

Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the OT - used by permission 2 Samuel Chart from Charles Swindoll TIMELINE OF THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL, KINGS & CHRONICLES 1107 1011 971 931 853 722 586 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 1 Kings 2 Kings 31 1-4 5-10 11-20 21-24 1-11 12-22 1-17 18-25 1Chr 10 1 Chr 11-19 1 Chr 20-29 2 Chronicles 1-9 2 Chronicles 10-20 2 Chronicles 21-36 Legend: B.C. dates at top of timeline are approximate. Note that 931BC marks the division of the Kingdom into Southern Tribes (Judah and Benjamin) and Ten Northern Tribes. To avoid confusion be aware that after the division of the Kingdom in 931BC, the Southern Kingdom is most often designated in Scripture as "Judah" and the Northern Kingdom as "Israel." Finally, note that 1 Chronicles 1-9 is not identified on the timeline because these chapters are records of genealogy. Map of David's Kingdom-ESV Global Map of Cities in 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 7:1 Now it came about when the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest on every side from all his enemies, the king: 1Ch 17:1-15 Da 4:29,30 the LORD had given: Jos 21:44 Josh 23:1 1Ki 5:4 2Ch 14:6 Ps 18:1 Pr 16:7 Lu 1:74,75 Related Passage: 1 Chronicles 17:1+ And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains.” Joshua 21:44+ And the LORD gave them rest on every side, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers, and no one of all their enemies stood before them; the LORD gave all their enemies into their hand. Joshua 23:1+ Now it came about after many days, when the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies on every side, and Joshua was old, advanced in years, GOD'S GIFTS -DAVID'S HOUSE AND REST Now it came about when the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest on every side from all his enemies - Rest from all his enemies would give David an opportunity to focus on the LORD in a way he had previously not been able to do. David's house was in effect a gift for God's Spirit had surely stirred King Hiram (see David's reaction in 2Sa 5:12) to send materials and men to build David his house (2Sa 5:11+, 1Ch 14:1). THOUGHT - Why had Yahweh given David rest (and see the rest in the passages in Joshua)? I submit it was because David was obedient. His life even to this point was not about perfection, but it was about direction, even as was the case with Joshua. Trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy (resting) in Jesus than to trust and obey! Take a moment and soak in the beautiful song Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting (ponder the beautiful lyrics!) sung by Steve Green. As the greater Son of David promised "Come (aorist imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 “Take (aorist imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 30 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Mt 11:28-30+). Have you come to Jesus? Has the Spirit stirred your heart giving you the desire and power (Php 2:13NLT+) to come and to take from the loving Lord that you might experience His incomparable rest, not and for all eternity? Come! Take! Rest! Related Resource: Rest in the Bible - main page with index below Introduction to Rest Definition of Rest References on Rest Scriptures on Rest NT Words for Rest Rest Modeled by the Father and Son Rest: A Life… Not a Land Rest: Historical Perspective Rest: Soteriological Perspective Rest: Scriptural Perspective Rest: In Hymns, Illustrations, Quotations Rest: Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret - excerpts related to rest from his classic book The Promise Theme and the Theology of Rest by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. 2 Samuel 7:2 that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the Ark of God dwells within tent curtains." Nathan: 2Sa 12:1 1Ch 29:29 I dwell: 2Sa 5:11 1Ch 14:1 Jer 22:13-15 Hag 1:4 the Ark: Ps 132:5 John 2:17 Ac 7:46 curtains: 2Sa 6:17 Ex 26:1-14 40:21 1Ch 16:1 2Ch 1:4 Related Passage: 1 Chronicles 17:1+ And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains.” Psalm 132:1-7 (Spurgeon) A Song of Ascents. Remember, O LORD, on David’s behalf, All his affliction; 2 How he swore to the LORD And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob, 3 “Surely I will not enter my house, Nor lie on my bed; 4 I will not give sleep to my eyes Or slumber to my eyelids, 5 Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.” 6 Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah, We found it in the field of Jaar. 7 Let us go into His dwelling place; Let us worship at His footstool. Spurgeon's Exposition of Psalm 132:5 - Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. He resolved to find a place where Jehovah would allow His worship to be celebrated, a house where God would fix the symbol of His presence, and commune with His people. (See rest of comment below) Acts 7:48-50+ “However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet says: ‘HEAVEN IS MY THRONE, AND EARTH IS THE FOOTSTOOL OF MY FEET; WHAT KIND OF HOUSE WILL YOU BUILD FOR ME?’ says the Lord, ‘OR WHAT PLACE IS THERE FOR MY REPOSE? ‘WAS IT NOT MY HAND WHICH MADE ALL THESE THINGS?’ Psalm 116:12 What shall I render to the LORD For all His benefits toward me? DAVID'S DESIRE DWELLING FOR YAHWEH that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the Ark of God dwells within tent curtains." - Parallel passage 1Ch 17:1 says "the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains." David having a house (and rest in that house 2Sa 7:1+) stirred thoughts in David's heart for God Who did not have a house. Hiram, the king of Tire, had sent his workmen, an they had built for David a cedar palace in the city of Jerusalem. David had been king for about 15 years, (probably about 45!) and he had subdued all of Israel’s enemies, and he was at rest at home. David wanted to do something for God!