2 Samuel 7:17 bbe — So Nathan gave David an account of all these words and this vision.

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"So Nathan gave David an account of all these words and this vision."

— 2 Samuel 7:17, Bible in Basic English

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“According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.”
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2 Samuel 7 — Context

I will be to him a father and he will be to me a son: if he does wrong, I will give him punishment with the rod of men and with the blows of the children of men;

But my mercy will not be taken away from him, as I took it from him who was before you.

And your family and your kingdom will keep their place before me for ever: the seat of your authority will never be overturned.

So Nathan gave David an account of all these words and this vision.

Then David the king went in and took his seat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have been my guide till now?

And this was only a small thing to you, O Lord God; but your words have even been about the far-off future of your servant's family, O Lord God!

What more may David say to you? for you have knowledge of your servant, O Lord God.

2 Samuel 7:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:17 say?

2 Samuel 7:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Nathan gave David an account of all these words and this vision.”

Where is 2 Samuel 7:17 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 7:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 17.

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 7:17.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:17 in?

2 Samuel 7:17 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 7:17?

2 Samuel 7:17 reads (BBE): “So Nathan gave David an account of all these words and this vision.” 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.

2 Samuel 7:17 bbe — So Nathan gave David an account of all these words and this vision.

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