1 Chronicles 17:3

3 But that night, the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

1 Chronicles 17:3 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 17:3

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 17:1).

1 Chronicles 17:3 In-Context

1 After the king had made himself at home, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Look at this: Here I am comfortable in a luxurious palace of cedar and the Chest of the Covenant of God sits under a tent."

2 Nathan told David, "Whatever is on your heart, go and do it; God is with you."

3 But that night, the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

4 "Go and tell my servant David, This is God's word on the matter: You will not build me a 'house' to live in.

5 Why, I haven't lived in a 'house' from the time I brought up the children of Israel from Egypt till now; I've gone from one tent and makeshift shelter to another.