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Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before your eyes. Now I will make your name as famous as anyone who has ever lived on the earth! <a href="/esv/2_samuel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I have been with you wherever you went and have cut off all your enemies from before you. And I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And I have been with you wherever you have gone, and have cut off all your enemies from before you, and have made you a great name, like the name of the great men who are on the earth. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I have been with you wherever you have gone, and have eliminated all your enemies from you; I will also make a great name for you, like the names of the great men who are on the earth. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I have been with you wherever you have gone and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a great name, like the names of the great men who are on the earth. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And I have been with you wherever you have gone and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a great name, like the names of the great men who are on the earth. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I have been with you wherever you have gone and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a great name, like the name of the great men who are on the earth. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make you a great name, like that of the great men of the earth. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. I will make a great name for you like that of the greatest on the earth. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. I will make a name for you like that of the greatest in the land. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> and I have been with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a great name, like unto the name of the great ones that are in the earth. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Wherever you went, I helped you and destroyed your enemies right in front of your eyes. I have made you one of the most famous people in the world. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> and I have been with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a great name, like unto the name of the great ones that are in the earth. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I was with you wherever you went, and I destroyed all your enemies in front of you. I will make your name famous like the names of the greatest people on earth. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have defeated all your enemies as you advanced. I will make you as famous as the greatest leaders in the world. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> "'"Furthermore, I have remained with you everywhere you have gone, annihilating all your enemies right in front of you. I will make a great reputation for you, like the reputation of great ones who have lived on earth. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. <a href="/net/2_samuel/7.htm">NET Bible</a> I was with you wherever you went, and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And I have been with you wherever you went and have cut off all your enemies from before you, and I will make for you a name like the name of the great ones of the earth. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thy enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like to the name of the great men that are in the earth. <a href="/web/2_samuel/7.htm">World English Bible</a> I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you. I will make you a great name, like the name of the great ones who are in the earth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I am with you wherever you have gone, and I cut off all your enemies from your presence, and have made a great name for you, as the name of the great ones who [are] in the earth, <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I am with thee whithersoever thou hast gone, and I cut off all thine enemies from thy presence, and have made for thee a great name, as the name of the great ones who are in the earth, <a href="/slt/2_samuel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I will be with thee in all where thou wilt go, and I will cut off all thine enemies from thy face, and I made to thee a great name as the name of the great which are upon the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I have been with thee wheresoever thou hast walked, and have slain all thy enemies from before thy face: and I have made thee a great man, like unto the name of the great ones that are on the earth. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/7.htm">New American Bible</a> I was with you wherever you went, and I cut down all your enemies before you. And I will make your name like that of the greatest on earth. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I have been with you wherever you went, and I have destroyed all your enemies from before you, and I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great men that are on the earth. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I destroyed all of your enemies from your presence, and I shall make you a great name like the name of the Princes that are in Earth<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I have been with thee whithersoever thou didst go, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a great name, like unto the name of the great ones that are in the earth. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I was with thee wheresoever thou wentest, and I destroyed all thine enemies before thee, and I made thee renowned according to the renown of the great ones on the earth. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/7-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1755" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/7.htm">God's Covenant with David</a> …8Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. 9<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wā·’eh·yeh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I have been</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵōl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">wherever</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">you have gone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: wā·’aḵ·ri·ṯāh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">and I have cut off</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇe·ḵā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">your enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pā·ne·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from before you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śi·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Now I will make</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">for you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">a name</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: kə·šêm (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">like</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gə·ḏō·lîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the greatest</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land.</a> 10And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">1 Chronicles 17:8</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20-24</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. / No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. ... <a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14</a> and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a> David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">1 Samuel 18:12</a> So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul. <a href="/1_kings/3-14.htm">1 Kings 3:14</a> So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.” <a href="/1_kings/11-38.htm">1 Kings 11:38</a> If you listen to all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight in order to keep My statutes and commandments as My servant David did, then I will be with you. I will build you a lasting dynasty just as I built for David, and I will give Israel to you. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/43-5.htm">Isaiah 43:5</a> Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. <a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a> No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a> I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. <a href="/genesis/17-6.htm">Genesis 17:6</a> I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you. <a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a> “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a> The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I was with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies out of your sight, and have made you a great name, like to the name of the great men that are in the earth.And I was<a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a> And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.<a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6,14</a> Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went… <a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">2 Samuel 22:30,34-38</a> For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall… cut off<a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a> And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:<a href="/1_samuel/31-6.htm">1 Samuel 31:6</a> So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.<a href="/psalms/18-37.htm">Psalm 18:37-42</a> I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed… out of thy sight [heb] from thy face.<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a> And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:<a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a> He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.<a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">1 Chronicles 17:8</a> And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.like unto<a href="/psalms/87-3.htm">Psalm 87:3-6</a> Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/4-12.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-7.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-11.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/joshua/14-15.htm">Greatest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">Names</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-22.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm">Wentest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-7.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/8-4.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-4.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-23.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">Greatest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">Names</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm">Wentest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 7</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house</a> 4. <a href="/2_samuel/7-4.htm">After by the word of God forbids him</a> 12. <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">God promises him benefits and blessings in his seed</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">David's prayer and thanksgiving</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I have been with you wherever you have gone This phrase emphasizes God's constant presence and guidance in David's life. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and David, similar to God's promise to be with the patriarchs like Abraham (<a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Genesis 26:3</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a>). This divine accompaniment signifies God's favor and protection, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. It also foreshadows the New Testament promise of Jesus' presence with His followers (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>).and I have cut off all your enemies from before you This statement highlights God's active role in securing victories for David against his adversaries. Historically, David faced numerous enemies, including the Philistines, Amalekites, and internal threats like Saul. God's intervention in these battles underscores His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises to Israel. This divine protection and victory are reminiscent of God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt and their enemies in the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3</a>).Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land Here, God promises to elevate David's reputation and legacy, aligning with His covenant to establish David's dynasty (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>). This promise is not only about personal fame but also about establishing a lasting kingdom, which finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Son of David (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>). The phrase connects to God's promise to Abraham to make his name great (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a>) and points to the eternal kingdom of Christ, who is the greatest in the land and beyond (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, chosen by God for his heart and leadership. This verse is part of God's covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nathan_the_prophet.htm">Nathan the Prophet</a> The prophet who delivered God's message to David. Nathan played a crucial role in communicating God's promises and guidance to David. 3. <a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a> Refers to the various adversaries David faced throughout his life, including Saul, the Philistines, and other surrounding nations. God promises to subdue these enemies. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god's_covenant_with_david.htm">God's Covenant with David</a> A pivotal moment in biblical history where God establishes a covenant with David, promising him a great name and a lasting dynasty. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where David established his kingdom and where God’s promise of a great name and dynasty would be centered.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> God is faithful to His promises, as seen in His covenant with David. Believers can trust in God's unwavering commitment to His word. <a href="/topical/d/divine_presence_and_protection.htm">Divine Presence and Protection</a> Just as God was with David, He is with us in our journeys, providing protection and guidance. We are encouraged to rely on His presence in our lives. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a> God promises to make David's name great. As Christians, we are called to live lives that honor God and leave a positive legacy for future generations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The subduing of David's enemies demonstrates God's control over all circumstances. We can find peace in knowing that God is sovereign over our challenges. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_fulfillment.htm">Christ as the Fulfillment</a> The promise of a great name and eternal kingdom finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. This encourages us to see the Old Testament promises through the lens of Christ's redemptive work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 7</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_holiness_of_christ.htm">What are the Historical Books of the Bible's significance?</a> <a href="/q/david's_horsemen_capture__1,700_or_7,000.htm">When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_psalm_60_7_tribes_align_historically.htm">Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - I have made thee a great name. The widespread conquests of David, and his great empire, were not for the sake of mere earthly dominion. It was, first of all, a type of Messiah's reign, to whom God has premised the heathen for his inheritance, and that his gospel shall be carried to the ends of the earth. But, secondly, if Messiah was to be "David's Son," it was necessary that that king should hold a special place in the hearts of all Israelites. In the fables and tales of the Arabs, it is Solomon who holds the foremost place. Just as our forefathers showed the native qualities of the race by making Arthur's court the abode of prowess and chivalrous bravery; so the Arabs made Solomon's court the representative of that dazzling splendor and magnificence which they so admired; and invested him with superhuman knowledge and magical power, such as made janns and ifreets the humble slaves of his will. In the Old Testament no king is "Jehovah's servant" but David; no king is ever connected with Messiah but David. The religious fervent of the people may gather round a Hezekiah or a Josiah, and prophets may encourage them in their work; but no prophet sees in either of them the ancestor of Christ. It is, however, in the Psalms that we learn the full meaning of Nathan's words. Here a veil is partly drawn over them. But it would be a wilful closing of the eyes to read this message and not bear in mind the clear light with which every word is illumined by the inspired outpouring of David's own heart. He thoroughly understood the fulness and blessedness of God's revelation, and has taught us that it all looked onward to Christ. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/7-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I have been וָאֶהְיֶ֣ה (wā·’eh·yeh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you עִמְּךָ֗ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with wherever אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you have gone, הָלַ֔כְתָּ (hā·laḵ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and I have cut off וָאַכְרִ֥תָה (wā·’aḵ·ri·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every your enemies אֹיְבֶ֖יךָ (’ō·yə·ḇe·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary from before you. מִפָּנֶ֑יךָ (mip·pā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Now I will make וְעָשִׂ֤תִֽי (wə·‘ā·śi·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make for you לְךָ֙ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> a name שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name like כְּשֵׁ֥ם (kə·šêm) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name the greatest גָּד֔וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent in the land. בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 7:9 And I have been with you wherever (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 7:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 7:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 7:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 7:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>