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2 Samuel 7:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Whereas I have not dwelt in [any] house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.

2 Samuel 7:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:6

Theological / Devotional

Whereas. Or “for” or “because.” The reason why David should not build the house for God is here given.

Since the time. It was now about 450 years since the Exodus (see on 1 Kings 6:1). During that time the tabernacle had been the earthly dwelling place of God. It had frequently been moved from place to place, and even now the time had not yet arrived for a permanent place of worship for the children of Israel. These temporary arrangements having continued for so long a time, a tent could suffice for a little while longer until arrangements could be made for the building of the Temple.

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