2 Samuel 7:5 asv — Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in?

American Standard Version

"Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in? "

— 2 Samuel 7:5, American Standard Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

2 Samuel 7:5 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

2 Samuel 7 — Context

2

that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

3

And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thy heart; for Jehovah is with thee.

4

And it came to pass the same night, that the word of Jehovah came unto Nathan, saying,

5

Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in?

6

for I have not dwelt in a house since the day that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.

7

In all places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel, spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to be shepherd of my people Israel, saying, Why have ye not built me a house of cedar?

8

Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over my people, over Israel;

2 Samuel 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 7:5 say?
2 Samuel 7:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in? ”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:5 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:5 in?
2 Samuel 7:5 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 7:5?
2 Samuel 7:5 reads (ASV): “Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in? ” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2