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1 Chronicles 17:2

1 Chronicles 17:1 nasb — And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I am dwelling in a ho…

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"And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains.""

— 1 Chronicles 17:1, NASB

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1 Chronicles 17 — Context

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And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains."

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Then Nathan said to David, "Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you."

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It came about the same night that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

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"Go and tell David My servant, 'Thus says the LORD, "You shall not build a house for Me to dwell in;

1 Chronicles 17:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 17:1 say?
1 Chronicles 17:1 in the NASB reads: “And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains."”
Where is 1 Chronicles 17:1 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 17:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 17:1.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 17:1 in?
1 Chronicles 17:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 17:1?
1 Chronicles 17:1 reads (NASB): “And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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