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2 Samuel 7:1 cpdv — Now it happened that, when the king had settled in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Now it happened that, when the king had settled in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies, "

— 2 Samuel 7:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

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Now it happened that, when the king had settled in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies,

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he said to the prophet Nathan, “Do you not see that I live in a house of cedar, and that the ark of God has been placed in the midst of tent skins?”

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And Nathan said to the king: “Go, do all that is in your heart. For the Lord is with you.”

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But it happened in that night, behold, the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying:

2 Samuel 7:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:1 say?
2 Samuel 7:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Now it happened that, when the king had settled in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies, ”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:1 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 7:1.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:1 in?
2 Samuel 7:1 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 2 Samuel 7:1?
2 Samuel 7:1 reads (CPDV): “ Now it happened that, when the king had settled in his house, and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies, ” 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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