Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Samuel 7:1

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
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7:1-29 David was not satisfied merely building a tent for the Ark (6:17). He wanted to build a house for God. 7:1-2 If God had only a tent while David had a palace, it might create the impression that David was the real king rather than God. Thus, David intended to build a temple for God. 7:1 from all . . . enemies: See Deut 12:9-10; 1 Kgs 5:4; 8:56. David’s rest was temporary because shortly he was at war again (see 2 Sam 8:1-18).

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