2 Samuel 7:10

“Moreover, I will appoint a place for my people Israel, etc.] The land of Canaan: this the Lord had of old appointed to them, and had introduced them into and settled them in it, but not entirely and alone; in many places the Canaanites had inhabited; but now they should be expelled, and the Israelites should have the place to themselves: and will plant them; so that they shall take root and flourish, and continue: that they may dwell in a place of their own; and not as they dwelt in Egypt, in a land that was not theirs; or “under themselves” f123; under their own rulers and governors: and move no more; as they did in the times of the judges, when, sinning against God, they were often…”

“Moreover I will appoint ... - It should be: And I have appointed a place, etc., and have planted them, etc. This was already done by the consolidation of David’s kingdom. The contrast between this and 2 Samuel 7:11 is that of the troubled, unsettled times of the Judges and the frequent servitudes of Israel in those times, with the settled prosperity and independence of the kingdom of David and Solomon. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Appoint - That is, I will make room for them, whereas hitherto they have been much distressed by their enemies. Or, I will establish a place for them, that is, I will establish them in their place or land. My people - Among the favours which God had vouchsafed, and would vouchsafe to David, he reckons his blessings to Israel, because they were great blessings to David; partly, because the strength and happiness of a king consists in the multitude and happiness of his people; and partly, because David was a man of a public spirit, and therefore no less affected with Israel's felicity than with his own. Before time - Namely in Egypt. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 7:11”

“7:10-11a never be disturbed: Through David and his heirs, a lasting peace would engulf the land, in contrast with the intermittent and temporary periods of peace during the days of the judges, when one predatory nation after another shattered Israel’s well-being. God’s promise of rest from all your enemies was first mentioned by Joshua (Josh 1:13, 15; 22:4), and later realized in the ministry of some of the judges (Judg 3:11, 30; 5:31; 8:28).”

“plant them: Ch1 17:9; Psa 44:4, Psa 80:8; Jer 18:9, Jer 24:6; Eze 37:25-27; Amo 9:15 neither: Psa 89:22, Psa 89:23; Isa 60:18; Eze 28:24; Hos 2:18; Rev 21:4 as beforetime: Exo 1:13, Exo 1:14, Exo 1:22; Jdg 4:3, Jdg 6:2-6; Sa1 13:17 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 7:11”