2 Samuel 7:17

17 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.

2 Samuel 7:17 in Other Translations

17 According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.

17 In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.

17 So Nathan went back to David and told him everything the LORD had said in this vision.

17 Nathan gave David a complete and accurate account of everything he heard and saw in the vision.

17 Nathan spoke all these words and this entire vision to David.

2 Samuel 7:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 7:17

According to all these words, and according to all this
vision
All the words of this prophecy, just as they were delivered to Nathan, were exactly expressed by him; he did not vary from them in the least, but with the greatest faithfulness related them:

so did Nathan speak unto David;
though in the part which related to the history of the house of God, it was contrary to the advice which he had given; but he was not ashamed to retract his sense, when he was made acquainted with the mind of God.

2 Samuel 7:17 In-Context

15 But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me ; your throne will be established forever.’ ”

17 Nathan reported to David all the words of this entire revelation.

18 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said: “Who am I, Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?

19 And as if this were not enough in your sight, Sovereign LORD, you have also spoken about the future of the house of your servant—and this decree, Sovereign LORD, is for a mere human!