2 Samuel 7:6 cpdv — For I have not lived in a house from the day that I led the sons of Israel away from the land of Egypt, even to this da…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For I have not lived in a house from the day that I led the sons of Israel away from the land of Egypt, even to this day. Instead, I have walked in a tabernacle, and in a tent. "

— 2 Samuel 7:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

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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:

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“Go, and say to my servant David: ‘Thus says the Lord: Should you build a house for me as a dwelling place?

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For I have not lived in a house from the day that I led the sons of Israel away from the land of Egypt, even to this day. Instead, I have walked in a tabernacle, and in a tent.

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And in all the places that I have crossed through, with all the sons of Israel, did I ever speak a word to anyone from the tribes of Israel, whom I instructed to pasture my people Israel, saying: Why have you not built me a house of cedar?’

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And now, so shall you speak to my servant David: ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: I took you from the pastures, from following the sheep, so that you would be the leader over my people Israel.

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And I have been with you everywhere that you walked. And I have slain all your enemies before your face. And I have made you a great name, beside the name of the great ones who are upon the earth.

2 Samuel 7:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:6 say?
2 Samuel 7:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For I have not lived in a house from the day that I led the sons of Israel away from the land of Egypt, even to this day. Instead, I have walked in a tabernacle, and in a tent. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:6 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 6.
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 7:6.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:6 in?
2 Samuel 7:6 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 7:6?
2 Samuel 7:6 reads (CPDV): “For I have not lived in a house from the day that I led the sons of Israel away from the land of Egypt, even to this day. Instead, I have walked in a tabernacle, and in a tent. ” 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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