2 samuel 7 15 commentary on the book

Mar 26, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of 2 samuel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. First and second samuel were originally one book in the hebrew canon but were divided by the translators of the septuagint. But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as i took it from saul, whom i put away before you. Bible books 2 samuel outline of contents english 2 samuel outline of contents.

Commentary on 2 samuel 7 the davidic covenant tough. Samuel was the last judge, and was a judge over israel as were the leaders of the book of judges. The son of jesse figured he dwelled or lived well in a palace, but god was in a tent. That is, the kingdom which i have mercifully and kindly promised to thee and thine. Book of 2 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Read the books of samuel in hebrew and english on sefaria. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry. Your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Abner makes ishbosheth king battle between abners men and those of joab. Thus, the events in this book record gods providential protection of the dynasty and of his covenant people, israel. The word son refers not only to solomon but also to any of davids descendants who would become king over israel. Now it came to pass after the death of saul, when david had returned from the slaughter of the amalekites, and david had stayed two days in ziklag, on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from sauls camp with his clothes torn and dust on his head.

David consults the prophet nathan about building a temple for the lord, and is encouraged by him to do it, 2 samuel 7. Best 2 samuel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Observe with what satisfaction and submission david speaks of the divine disposal. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. It includes gods promise to perpetuate the line of david until the coming of the messiah. Wise and good men value not the show, while they have the substance. When god promised david he would establish his throne forever, he also stipulated that, if his son sinned, he would chasten him with the rod of men ii samuel 7. It is right to be more concerned for the churchs prosperity than our own. Their exploits are cataloged in the book of judges. Abner, the commander of sauls army, made ishbaal, sauls son, king of israelresulting in warfare between israel. Also, the names of places often changed over many years. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary. The davidic covenant is clearly set forth in 2 samuel 7.

This is reinforced by the reference to gods people israel dwelling in their own place, undisturbed by enemies 2 samuel 7. That night nathan receives a revelation from god, stating that solomon, not david, should build the temple, 2 samuel 7. But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as i took it from saul his house shall be a lasting house, and he shall. Thus it is fitting for the narrator to inform the reader that this event occurred after forty years. Davids descendants will be punished for their sins, yet shall never be. He wrote his account a long time after the events of 1 and 2 samuel. Oct 19, 2015 commentary on 2 samuel 7 the davidic covenant october 19, 2015 bill pratt leave a comment some time after david has placed the ark in jerusalem, a palace has been built for him, and he has a period of rest from his enemies, he decides that he should build a temple to house the ark gods home on earth. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 2 samuel.

The wealth of near eastern literature now available to scholars through modern archaeology has provided a possible insight into the genre of samuel, particularly 1 samuel 15 2 samuel 8. The correct explanation of the text begins with noticing that the word it in the. Oct 23, 2016 for example, this chapter gives the reason why the united kingdom of israel is divided into the two kingdoms of israel and judah in 1 kings 1112. In 2 samuel, david becomes gods most faithful king, but then rebels. May 21, 2011 summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. Follow desiring god on youtube john piper follow john. Moreover, this was not just any anointed, but an anointed whose authority had been tried and tested by the biblically significant period of 40 years. Moreover, the covenant word hesed, gods steadfast love v, 15, ensures the fulfillment of the promises. David is a man after gods own heart, but also a man who makes some colossal mistakes. David no doubt recognized the fear in mephibosheths heart and moved at once to reassure him.

Hittite document called apology of hattusili has many similarities with samuel. David guzik commentary on 2 samuel 7 describes how god makes a covenant with. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. This 19 part series looks at the bible book of 2 samuel. The subsequent warfare that resulted finally in the death of absalom at the hands of davids servants, to the great grief of his father 2 samuel 17.

David tastes triumph and trial in the book of 2 samuel. This is almost exactly what david said when confronted with his sin in 2 samuel 12. We see david succeed and fail, and we see gods promise for a future king at the beginning and end of the story. The book of 2 samuel is one of the books of history in. Regalmessianic hope in deuteronomy, 1, 2 samuel, and 1, 2 kings. Summary of the book of 2 samuel originally the books of 1 and 2 samuel were one book. But my favor will not be taken from him as i took it from saul, whom i removed from your sight. Nathan here did not speak as a prophet, but as a godly man, encouraging david by his private judgment. Book of 2 samuel bible survey why are there contradictory accounts regarding the death of saul in 1 and 2 samuel. But the syriac and arabic, whom houbigant follows, read, after four years. Sometimes the names of people and places are different.

The men who translated the septuagint from hebrew to greek separated the book into two parts. Of course, saul was mephibosheths grandfather, not his father. This monument was set up as a reminder to the people of israel that god has brought us this far and hell continue to bring us victoryif we continue to choose to follow him and take him. Commentary on 2 samuel 7 the davidic covenant october 19, 2015 bill pratt leave a comment some time after david has placed the ark in jerusalem, a palace has been built for him, and he has a period of rest from his enemies, he decides that he should build a. I will restore to you all the land of your father saul 2 samuel 9. Second samuel begins with david mourning the death of saul and jonathan chapter 1 and being anointed king of judah 2. David, in his psalms, often calls the tabernacle a temple as ps. Holman old testament commentary 1, 2 samuel andrews, stephen j. In this book we find the record of the reign of king david. After forty years that is, as some say, from the change of the government into a monarchy, which change took place about ten years before david began to reign. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. The word saul simply does not belong in this verse at all. Absaloms rebellion against his father and his sexual misbehaviour with davids concubines 2 samuel 15. It contains a song of thanksgiving attributed to king david which corresponds to psalm 18.

After the death of saul, david unifies the twelve tribes as their king. His consultation with nathan about building a house for it. This divine promise marked the beginning of an additional covenant, called the davidic covenant, in which god promised an eternal throne to the house of david. Bible class book on 2 samuel \old testament\ keywords. The book of 2 samuel is one of the books of history in the bible. My mercy shall not depart from him or, my kindness, as the hebrew word.

As i took it from saul in regard of his posterity, for the kingdom was continued to saul himself during his life. You will also find options for commentaries on 2 samuel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. David was initially acclaimed king at hebron by the tribe of judah chs. Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, and the lord had given him rest from all his enemies all around, that the king said to nathan the prophet, see now, i dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of god dwells inside tent curtains. The chapter began as david developed the desire to build god a house. The books of samuel represent the transition from the time of the judges to the time of the kings. In english bibles, the book is usually divided into first and second samuel, but in jewish tradition, samuel is one book. Study 2 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Samuel is the third book in the neviim prophets, the second section in the hebrew bible. Nathan delivers the divine message, and david magnifies god for his mercies, and makes prayer and. So that this fell out about the thirtieth year of his reign. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Was the killing of sauls descendants a just response to sauls killing of the gibeonites. This, of course, was the customary way of showing respect and submission to ancient kings.

Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Book of second samuel overview insight for living ministries. Which is not to be understood of special mercy and grace, though it is true of these with respect to solomon, and so to all the adopted children of god, see psalms 89. Key to the book and to the entire biblical record is 2 samuel 7. Before thee before me is probably the true reading in 2 samuel 7. Messiah the son of david promised this chapter is a milestone of o. F2 our own conviction is that there is not a more important prophecy of the messiah anywhere in the o. Regalmessianic hope in deuteronomy, 1, 2 samuel, and 1. So ittai the gittite marched on with all his men and the families that were with him.