| Overview - 2 Samuel 7 | |
| 1 | Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house, |
| 4 | after by the word of God forbids him. |
| 12 | God promises him benefits and blessings in his seed. |
| 18 | David's prayer and thanksgiving. |
2 Samuel 7:8 (King James Version)
Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: