2Sa 7:1 Cross References

2 Samuel 7:1

1: When the LORD had brought peace to the land and King David was settled in his palace,

When the ways of people please the LORD, he makes even their enemies live at peace with them.

But now the LORD my God has given me peace on every side, and I have no enemies and all is well.

During those peaceful years, he was able to build up the fortified cities throughout Judah. No one tried to make war against him at this time, for the LORD was giving him rest from his enemies.

Twelve months later, he was taking a walk on the flat roof of the royal palace in Babylon.
As he looked out across the city, he said, `Just look at this great city of Babylon! I, by my own mighty power, have built this beautiful city as my royal residence and as an expression of my royal splendor.'

Now when David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am living in this beautiful cedar palace, but the Ark of the LORD's covenant is out in a tent!"
Nathan replied, "Go ahead with what you have in mind, for God is with you."
But that same night God said to Nathan,
"Go and tell my servant David, `This is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build me a temple to live in.
I have never lived in a temple, from the day I brought the Israelites out of Egypt until now. My home has always been a tent, moving from one place to another.

And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as he had solemnly promised their ancestors. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD helped them conquer all their enemies.

The years passed, and the LORD had given the people of Israel rest from all their enemies. Joshua, who was now very old,

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