English Bible Presentation Sharing - 2-Samuel Book, chapter 7, verse 31 in Hcsb Version

2 Samuel 7 : 1 (HCSB)

When the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest on every side from all his enemies,

2 Samuel 7 : 2 (HCSB)

the king said to Nathan the prophet, "Look, I am living in a cedar house while the ark of God sits inside tent curtains."

2 Samuel 7 : 3 (HCSB)

So Nathan told the king, "Go and do all that is on your heart, for the LORD is with you."

2 Samuel 7 : 4 (HCSB)

But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan:

2 Samuel 7 : 5 (HCSB)

"Go to My servant David and say, 'This is what the LORD says: Are you to build a house for Me to live in?

2 Samuel 7 : 6 (HCSB)

From the time I brought the Israelites out of Egypt until today I have not lived in a house; instead, I have been moving around with the tabernacle tent.

2 Samuel 7 : 7 (HCSB)

In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked anyone among the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd My people Israel: Why haven't you built Me a house of cedar?'

2 Samuel 7 : 8 (HCSB)

"Now this is what you are to say to My servant David: 'This is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from following the sheep to be ruler over My people Israel.

2 Samuel 7 : 9 (HCSB)

I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. I will make a name for you like that of the greatest in the land.

2 Samuel 7 : 10 (HCSB)

I will establish a place for My people Israel and plant them, so that they may live there and not be disturbed again. Evildoers will not afflict them as they have done

2 Samuel 7 : 11 (HCSB)

ever since the day I ordered judges to be over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. " 'The LORD declares to you: The LORD Himself will make a house for you.

2 Samuel 7 : 12 (HCSB)

When your time comes and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up after you your descendant, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom.

2 Samuel 7 : 13 (HCSB)

He will build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

2 Samuel 7 : 14 (HCSB)

I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with a human rod and with blows from others.

2 Samuel 7 : 15 (HCSB)

But My faithful love will never leave him as I removed it from Saul; I removed him from your way.

2 Samuel 7 : 16 (HCSB)

Your house and kingdom will endure before Me forever, and your throne will be established forever.'"

2 Samuel 7 : 17 (HCSB)

Nathan spoke all these words and this entire vision to David.

2 Samuel 7 : 18 (HCSB)

Then King David went in, sat in the LORD's presence, and said, "Who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that You have brought me this far?

2 Samuel 7 : 19 (HCSB)

What You have done so far was a little thing to You, Lord God, for You have also spoken about Your servant's house in the distant future. And this is a revelation for mankind, Lord God.

2 Samuel 7 : 20 (HCSB)

What more can David say to You? You know Your servant, Lord God.

2 Samuel 7 : 21 (HCSB)

Because of Your word and according to Your will, You have revealed all these great things to Your servant.

2 Samuel 7 : 22 (HCSB)

"This is why You are great, Lord God. There is no one like You, and there is no God besides You, as all we have heard confirms.

2 Samuel 7 : 23 (HCSB)

And who is like Your people Israel? God came to one nation on earth in order to redeem a people for Himself, to make a name for Himself, and to perform for them great and awesome acts, driving out nations and their gods before Your people You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt.

2 Samuel 7 : 24 (HCSB)

You established Your people Israel Your own people forever, and You, LORD, have become their God.

2 Samuel 7 : 25 (HCSB)

"Now, LORD God, fulfill the promise forever that You have made to Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,

2 Samuel 7 : 26 (HCSB)

so that Your name will be exalted forever, when it is said, 'The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.' The house of Your servant David will be established before You

2 Samuel 7 : 27 (HCSB)

since You, LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, 'I will build a house for you.' Therefore, Your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to You.

2 Samuel 7 : 28 (HCSB)

Lord God, You are God; Your words are true, and You have promised this grace to Your servant.

2 Samuel 7 : 29 (HCSB)

Now, please bless Your servant's house so that it will continue before You forever. For You, Lord God, have spoken, and with Your blessing Your servant's house will be blessed forever."