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1 Chronicles 17:1

1 Chronicles 17:1
Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Now it came to pass - See every thing recorded in this chapter amply detailed in the notes on Sa2 7:1 (note), etc.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Chronicles 17:1-15

Let us observe here,

I. How desirous and solicitous good people should be to serve the interests of God's kingdom in the world, to the utmost of their capacity. David could not be easy in a house of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

as David sat R.V. when David dwelt.

in his house Samuel adds, and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies. The Chronicler omits these words probably because his next three Chapter…