Verse 2

1 Chronicles 17:2

Free Bible Version

2 “Do what you think you should, for God (Elohim) is with you,” Nathan replied.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר נָתָן֙ אֶל דָּוִ֔יד כֹּ֛ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר בִּֽ/לְבָבְ/ךָ֖ עֲשֵׂ֑ה כִּ֥י הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים עִמָּֽ/ךְ

English Translation

And Nathan said to David, "All that is in your heart, do it, for God is with you."

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Chapter 17 Context

1 Once David had settled into his palace, he spoke to the prophet Nathan. “Look,” he said, “I'm living... Focus ↗

2 “Do what you think you should, for God (Elohim) is with you,” Nathan replied.

3 But that night God (Elohim) told Nathan, Focus ↗

4 “Go and talk to my servant David. Tell him, this is what the Lord says: You are not to build a house... Focus ↗

5 I have not lived in a house from the time I led Israel out of Egypt until now. I have lived in tents... Focus ↗

6 But in all those travels with all of Israel did I ever ask any Israelite leader I'd ordered to take... Focus ↗

7 So then, go and tell my servant David this is what the Lord Almighty says. It was me who took you fr... Focus ↗

8 I have been with you wherever you've gone. I have struck down all your enemies right in front of you... Focus ↗

9 I will choose a place for my people Israel. I will settle them there and they won't be disturbed any... Focus ↗

10 from the time I placed judges in charge of my people. I will defeat all of your enemies. Also I want... Focus ↗

11 For when you come to the end of your life and join your ancestors in death, I will bring to power on... Focus ↗

12 He will be the one to build me a house, and I will make sure his kingdom lasts forever. Focus ↗

13 I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to me. I will never take away my kindness and love f... Focus ↗

14 I will put him in charge of my house and my kingdom forever, and his dynasty will last forever.” Focus ↗

15 This is what Nathan explained to David—everything he was told in this divine revelation. Focus ↗

16 Then King David went and sat down in the presence of the Lord. He prayed, “Who am I, Lord God (Elohi... Focus ↗

17 God (Elohim), you talk as if this was a small thing in your eyes, and you also have spoken about the... Focus ↗

18 What more can I, David, say to you for honoring me in this way? You know your servant all too well! Focus ↗

19 Lord, you're doing all this for me, your servant, and because it's what you want—doing all these ama... Focus ↗

20 Lord, there really is no one like you; there is no other God (Elohim), only you. We have never heard... Focus ↗

21 Who else is as fortunate as your people Israel? Who else on earth did God (Elohim) go and redeem to... Focus ↗

22 You made your people Israel your own forever, and you, Lord, have become their God (Elohim). Focus ↗

23 So now, Lord, please ensure that what you have said about me and my house happens, and lasts forever... Focus ↗

24 and may your true nature be recognized and honored forever, with people declaring, ‘The Lord Almight... Focus ↗

25 You, my God (Elohim), have explained to me, your servant, that you will build me a house. That's why... Focus ↗

26 For you, Lord, are God (Elohim)! You are the one who has promised all these good things to your serv... Focus ↗

27 So now, please bless your servant's house that it may continue in your presence forever. For when yo... Focus ↗

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