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2 Samuel 7:11

King James Version (KJV)

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And as since the time that I commanded judges [to be] over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

2 Samuel 7:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:11

Theological / Devotional

Have caused thee to rest. By a change of punctuation (see on v. 9) this may be translated as a future. If the events of ch. 8 follow chronologically, David was yet to see more wars. Nevertheless the words may be construed to refer to the temporary cessation of war mentioned in ch. 7:1. In that event the translation of the KJV should be retained.

An house. God would establish the family of David, securing the succession of the throne to his posterity.

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