1 CHRONICLES 17

DAVID DESIRES TO BUILD A HOUSE FOR GOD’S PRESENCE

David is speaking to the prophet Nathan and decides he wanted to build a house for the presence of God. He realizes he is living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God is residing in a tent. Nathan encourages David to do all that is in his heart and build a home for God.

Although Nathan had good intentions, God appears to Nathan telling him to instruct David not to build a house. Instead, God will build a house for David. God clarifies that David’s house will not be a physical house, but a legacy and kingdom that will endure forever. God uses the descendants of David to establish a new eternal throne.

David is amazed at God’s kindness and generosity. He praises Him and thanks Him for all the ways He has protected and established David so far and for all that is to come.