New International VersionAfter David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”
New Living TranslationWhen David was settled in his palace, he summoned Nathan the prophet. “Look,” David said, “I am living in a beautiful cedar palace, but the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant is out there under a tent!”
English Standard VersionNow when David lived in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”
Berean Standard BibleAfter David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”
King James BibleNow it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains.
New King James VersionNow it came to pass, when David was dwelling in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under tent curtains.”
New American Standard BibleAnd it came about, when David lived in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under tent curtains.”
NASB 1995And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains.”
NASB 1977And it came about, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains.”
Legacy Standard BibleNow it happened when David inhabited his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I inhabit a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of Yahweh is under tent curtains.”
Amplified BibleAs David sat in his house (palace), he said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I live in a house of cedars, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under tent curtains.”
Christian Standard BibleWhen David had settled into his palace, he said to the prophet Nathan, “Look! I am living in a cedar house while the ark of the LORD’s covenant is under tent curtains.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Look! I am living in a cedar house while the ark of the LORD’s covenant is under tent curtains.”
American Standard VersionAnd it came to pass, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of Jehovah dwelleth under curtains.
Contemporary English VersionSoon after David moved into his new palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Look around! I live in a palace made of cedar, but the sacred chest is kept in a tent."
English Revised VersionAnd it came to pass, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD dwelleth under curtains.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen David was living in his house, he said to the prophet Nathan, "I'm living in a house made of cedar, while the ark of the LORD's promise is inside a tent."
Good News TranslationKing David was now living in his palace. One day he sent for the prophet Nathan and said to him, "Here I am living in a house built of cedar, but the LORD's Covenant Box is kept in a tent!"
International Standard VersionAfter David had settled down to live in his palace, he spoke with the prophet Nathan. "Look, here I am living in this cedar palace, but the ark of the LORD's covenant remains surrounded by curtains!"
NET BibleWhen David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Look, I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of the LORD's covenant is under a tent."
New Heart English BibleIt happened, when David lived in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, "Look, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under curtains."
Webster's Bible TranslationNow it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in a house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”
World English BibleWhen David was living in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I live in a cedar house, but the ark of Yahweh’s covenant is in a tent.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass as David sat in his house, that David says to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedars, and the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH [is] under curtains”;
Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass as David sat in his house, that David saith unto Nathan the prophet, 'Lo, I am dwelling in a house of cedars, and the ark of the covenant of Jehovah is under curtains;'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it will be as David will sit in his house, and David will say to Nathan the prophet, Behold me dwelling in a house of cedars, and the ark of the covenant of Jehovah under curtains. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow when David was dwelling in his house, he said to Nathan the prophet: Behold I dwell in a house of cedar : and the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under skins.
Catholic Public Domain VersionNow when David was living in his house, he said to the prophet Nathan: “Behold, I live in a house of cedar. But the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under tent skins.”
New American BibleAfter David had taken up residence in his house, he said to Nathan the prophet, “See, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under tentcloth.”
New Revised Standard VersionNow when David settled in his house, David said to the prophet Nathan, “I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNOW it came to pass when David dwelt in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, Behold, I dwell in a house which is covered with the beams of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is resting in the midst of the tent of hair of goats.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd it was that when David dwelt in his house, and David said to Nathan the Prophet: “See that I dwell in a house that is covered with planks of cedar, and the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH resides within a tent of hair!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet: 'Lo, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD dwelleth under curtains.'
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd it came to pass as David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under curtains of skins.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context God's Covenant with David1AfterDavidhad settledinto his palace,hesaidtoNathanthe prophet,“HereI am,livingin a houseof cedar,while the arkof the covenantof the LORDis undera tent.”2And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”…
Cross References 2 Samuel 7:1-2After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, / he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”
1 Kings 8:17-18Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
Acts 7:46-47who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. / But it was Solomon who built the house for Him.
2 Chronicles 6:7-8Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
Psalm 132:1-5A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, / how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: / “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, ...
2 Samuel 5:11Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.
1 Kings 5:3-5“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. / But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. / So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’
2 Samuel 6:17So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.
1 Kings 8:18-19But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’
2 Samuel 7:5-7“Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? / For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved about with a tent as My dwelling. / In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked any of the leaders I appointed to shepherd My people Israel, ‘Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’
2 Chronicles 17:1-2Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. / He stationed troops in every fortified city of Judah and put garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim that his father Asa had captured.
2 Samuel 7:12-13And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
1 Kings 8:20Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
2 Chronicles 6:9-10Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ / Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
2 Samuel 7:16Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”
Treasury of Scripture Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, See, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remains under curtains. as David 2 Samuel 7:1,2 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; … 2 Chronicles 6:7-9 Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel… Daniel 4:4,29,30 I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: … Nathan 1 Chronicles 29:29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, theyare written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, 2 Samuel 12:1,25 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor… 1 Kings 1:8,23,44 But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men whichbelonged to David, were not with Adonijah… I dwell 1 Chronicles 14:1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. Jeremiah 22:15 Shalt thou reign, because thou closestthyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice,and thenit was well with him? Haggai 1:4,9Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this houselie waste? … the ark Psalm 132:5 Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mightyGod of Jacob. Acts 7:46 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. under curtains 1 Chronicles 17:5 For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel unto this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and fromone tabernacleto another. 1 Chronicles 15:1 AndDavid made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. 1 Chronicles 16:1 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. Jump to Previous AgreementArkCedarCedarsCedar-WoodCovenantCurtainsDavidDwellDwellethDwellingDwellsDweltHouseLord'sNathanPalaceProphetSatSettledTentJump to Next AgreementArkCedarCedarsCedar-WoodCovenantCurtainsDavidDwellDwellethDwellingDwellsDweltHouseLord'sNathanPalaceProphetSatSettledTent1 Chronicles 17 1.Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house3.after by the word of God forbids him11.He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed16.David's prayer and thanksgivingAfter David had settled into his palaceDavid's palace, constructed with the help of King Hiram of Tyre, signifies a period of stability and prosperity for Israel. This moment follows David's military victories and the unification of the tribes under his rule. The palace, built of cedar, a valuable and durable wood, reflects David's established kingship and God's blessing upon him. This setting marks a transition from David as a warrior to a ruler focused on governance and spiritual matters. he said to Nathan the prophet
Nathan, a trusted prophet and advisor to David, plays a crucial role in communicating God's will. Prophets in Israel served as intermediaries between God and the people, often providing guidance and correction. Nathan's presence indicates the importance of seeking divine counsel in leadership decisions. This relationship between David and Nathan exemplifies the biblical principle of leaders surrounding themselves with godly counsel. “Here I am, living in a house of cedar
David's reflection on his own dwelling highlights the contrast between his royal residence and the temporary dwelling of the ark. Cedar wood, imported from Lebanon, was a luxury and symbolized wealth and permanence. David's statement reveals his awareness of the disparity and his desire to honor God appropriately. This moment foreshadows David's intention to build a temple, a task ultimately fulfilled by his son Solomon. while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”
The ark, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel, was housed in the tabernacle, a portable tent used since the time of Moses. This arrangement, suitable for Israel's nomadic past, now seemed inadequate to David in light of his own circumstances. The ark's location under a tent underscores the temporary and humble nature of its dwelling compared to David's palace. This concern for the ark's housing reflects David's heart for worship and his desire to glorify God. The ark's presence in Jerusalem also signifies the centrality of worship in the life of Israel and foreshadows the establishment of the temple as a permanent place of worship. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, known for his heart for God and his desire to honor Him. At this point, David is settled in his palace, indicating a period of peace and stability in his reign. 2. Nathan the ProphetA prophet during the time of King David, Nathan plays a crucial role in advising the king and conveying God's messages to him. 3. The PalaceDavid's residence, described as a "house of cedar," symbolizing wealth, stability, and permanence. 4. The Ark of the CovenantA sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. At this time, it was housed in a tent, signifying a temporary dwelling. 5. The TentThe temporary dwelling place for the Ark, contrasting with David's permanent and luxurious palace. Teaching Points Desire to Honor GodDavid's heart is revealed in his desire to build a house for the Lord. This reflects a priority to honor God above personal comfort and luxury. God's Presence is Not LimitedThe contrast between David's palace and the tent of the Ark reminds us that God's presence is not confined to physical structures. He is with His people wherever they are. Listening to Godly CounselDavid's interaction with Nathan highlights the importance of seeking and heeding godly counsel in our decisions. Contentment and GratitudeDavid's reflection on his own dwelling versus the Ark's tent can prompt us to consider our own contentment and gratitude for God's blessings. God's Sovereignty and PlansWhile David had plans to build a temple, God's response (later in the chapter) shows that His plans and timing are perfect, often differing from our own. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 17:1?
2.How does 1 Chronicles 17:1 illustrate David's heart for God's dwelling place?
3.What can we learn from David's desire to build a house for God?
4.How does David's intention in 1 Chronicles 17:1 connect to God's covenant promises?
5.How can we prioritize God's presence in our lives like David did?
6.What steps can we take to ensure our plans align with God's will?
7.Why did David feel guilty about living in a palace while the Ark was in a tent?
8.How does 1 Chronicles 17:1 reflect on the priorities of leadership and faith?
9.What does David's desire to build a house for the Ark reveal about his character?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 17?
11.Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3–4 reverse Nathan’s initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?
12.How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God’s covenant with David?
13.Psalm 132:2–5: Is there reliable historical record that David made such a solemn vow, or might this be a later tradition retrofitted into his story?
14.Why does 1 Chronicles 2:13-15 list David as the seventh son, while 1 Samuel 16:10-11 implies he was the eighth?What Does 1 Chronicles 17:1 Mean After David had settled into his palaceDavid is no longer on the run from Saul or fighting to secure the throne. God has given him “rest on every side from all his enemies” (2 Samuel 7:1). • The king’s new cedar residence, built with help from Hiram of Tyre (1 Chronicles 14:1), is a visible testimony to the Lord’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to exalt David (1 Samuel 16:13). • David’s settled status highlights the contrast between his comfort and the humble setting of the ark, encouraging us to notice how prosperity can awaken a deeper sensitivity to God’s honor (Deuteronomy 8:10–14).
he said to Nathan the prophetNathan appears here for the first time in the Chronicles narrative, already recognized as David’s trusted spiritual advisor (2 Samuel 12:1;1 Kings 1:11). • By consulting a prophet, David shows that even a king must seek God’s counsel (Psalm 25:14). • The verse reminds us that spiritual accountability matters most when life is going well (Proverbs 27:6).
“Here I am, living in a house of cedarThe phrase underlines David’s awareness of his own privilege. Cedar—expensive, aromatic, and durable—was the finest building material of the day (1 Kings 6:9–10). • Scripture often uses cedar to symbolize strength and majesty (Psalm 92:12). • David’s statement recognizes that every earthly blessing is a stewardship from God (1 Chronicles 29:14).
while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”The ark, representing God’s throne on earth (Exodus 25:22), still resides in the temporary structure David had pitched on Mount Zion (1 Chronicles 16:1). • The Mosaic tabernacle in Gibeon remains separate (1 Chronicles 16:39), underscoring the provisional nature of Israel’s worship setting. • David’s concern foreshadows the temple his son will build (1 Kings 8:17–20), and ultimately points to Jesus, the true dwelling of God among men (John 1:14;Revelation 21:3).
summary1 Chronicles 17:1 captures a pivotal moment: a settled, blessed king senses that God’s honor deserves greater attention than his own comfort. David’s conversation with Nathan reveals a heart aligned with the Lord, setting the stage for the covenant that will shape Israel’s future. The verse invites us to measure our priorities by God’s glory, remembering that every blessing we enjoy is a call to deeper devotion and obedience. (1) Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house.--In both texts the story of this chapter naturally follows that of the removal of the Ark, although the events themselves appear to belong to a later period of David's reign, "when the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies" ( 2Samuel 7:1; comp. 1Chronicles 17:8). 1Chronicles 17:11-14 indicate some time before the birth of Solomon, but the date cannot be more exactly determined. David.--Thrice in1Chronicles 17:1-2, for which Samuel has"the king." The chronicler loves the name of his ideal sovereign. Sat.--Dwelt. Lo.--Samuel, "See, now." . . . Verse 1. - We may easily imagine how the excitement, though not the deeper interest, attending the removal of the ark and the festival on occasion of its safe establishment on Zion had now subsided. David's thoughts respecting the honour due to God and to the ark of the covenant had time to grow into convictions, and they were greatly and rightly stimulated by reflection on his own surroundings of comfort, of safety, of stability and splendour. He revolves the possible methods and the right methods of showing that honour due. The completion of his own house, one presumably fit for the permanent abode of the King of Israel ( 1 Chronicles 14:1), is the clear demonstration to him that the ark should not dwell in a mere tent. It is a true touch of life, when it is written that as David sat in his house these thoughts possessed him, and so strongly. The exact time, however, here designed, and the exact occasion of his revealing the thoughts that burned within him, to Nathan, do not appear either here or in the parallel place. In the opinion of some, an indication of some interval having elapsed is found in the words ( 2 Samuel 7:1), "The Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies;" while others consider those words to refer to the victories gained over the Philistines, as recorded in ch. 14. Nathan the prophet. This name suddenly breaks upon us, without any introduction, here for the first time. Nathan is emphatically entitled "the prophet," but perhaps merely to distinguish him from Nathan, David's eighth son. Amid many other important references to Nathan, and which speak for themselves, must be specially noted 1 Chronicles 29:29; 2 Chronicles 9:29. And it will be noticed from the former of these references, in particular how Nathan is the prophet ( הַגָּבִיא); not (like Samuel and Gad) seer ( הָרֹאֶה or הַתוֶה). Possibly he is intended in 1 Kings 4:5. An house of cedars. The cedar here spoken of does, of course, not answer to our red, odorous cedar. The word employed is אֶרֶז, in the plural number. The first Biblical use of this word is found in Leviticus 14:4, 6, 49-52. It is derived by Gesenius from an obsolete word אָרַז, from the grip and the firmness of its roots. It is probably the derived signification, therefore, that should be adhered to (as in the Authorized Version), and not the original, where in Ezekiel 27:24, the plural of the passive participial is found, "made of cedar," not with A. Schultens, " madefast." The cedar genus belonging to the order Coniferae, is odoriferous, very lasting, and without knots. The numerous good qualities which it possesses are spoken to in the variety of uses, and good kind of uses, to which it was put - these all crowned by the almost solitary spiritualized appropriation of the tree, found in Psalm 92:12. From a comparison of 1 Kings 5:6, 8 (in the Hebrew, 20, 22) with 2 Chronicles 2:3, 8, and some other passages, we may be led to believe that the cedar as the name of timber was used occasionally very generically. Nevertheless, the very passages in question instance by name the other specific kinds of wood. Two of the chief kinds of cedar were the Lebanon and the Deodara, which is said not to have grown in Syria, but abounds in the Himalayas. And as the use of the Lebanon cedar for some purposes ( e.g. for the masts of ships) is almost out of the question, it is exceedingly probable that this Deodars and some other varieties of pines are comprehended under the eh-rez. Dean Stanley points out what may be described as very interesting moral landmark uses of the celebrated cedars of Lebanon, in those passages which speak of Solomon's sweep of knowledge, commencing in the dewing direction from them ( 1 Kings 4:33), of the devouring fire that should begin with the bramble and reach high up to those cedars (in Jotham's parable, Judges 9:15), and (in the parable of Joash, King of Israel, to Amaziah, King of Judah, 2 Chronicles 25:18) of the contempt with which the family of the cedars of Lebanon is supposed to hear of the matrimonial overtures of the family of the thistles of Lebanon. Stanley's pages ('Sinai and Palestine,' edit. 1866, pp. 414-414d) are full of interest on the subject of the cedars of Lebanon (see also full article in Dr. Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1:285, 286; and Dr. Thomson's 'Land and the Book,' pp. 197-200). Cedar was the choice wood for pillars and beams, boarding and ceiling of the finest houses; and alike the first and second temples ( Ezra 3:7) depended upon the supply of it. Under curtains. Here rightly in the plural, though our parallel ( 2 Samuel 7:2) shows the singular ( Exodus 26:1-13; Exodus 36:8-19).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Afterוַיְהִ֕י(way·hî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, beDavidדָּוִ֖יד(dā·wîḏ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732:David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jessehad settledיָשַׁ֥ב(yā·šaḇ)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marryinto his palace,בְּבֵית֑וֹ(bə·ḇê·ṯōw)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1004:A househeדָּוִ֜יד(dā·wîḏ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732:David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jessesaidוַיֹּ֨אמֶר(way·yō·mer)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, saytoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toNathanנָתָ֣ן(nā·ṯān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5416:Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelitesthe prophet,הַנָּבִ֗יא(han·nā·ḇî)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030:A spokesman, speaker, prophet“Hereהִנֵּ֨ה(hin·nêh)Interjection
Strong's 2009:Lo! behold!I am,אָנֹכִ֤י(’ā·nō·ḵî)Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595:Ilivingיוֹשֵׁב֙(yō·wō·šêḇ)Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marryin a houseבְּבֵ֣ית(bə·ḇêṯ)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004:A houseof cedar,הָֽאֲרָזִ֔ים(hā·’ă·rā·zîm)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 729:Made of cedarwhile the arkוַאֲר֥וֹן(wa·’ă·rō·wn)Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 727:A chest, arkof the covenantבְּרִית־(bə·rîṯ-)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1285:A covenantof the LORDיְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelis underתַּ֥חַת(ta·ḥaṯ)Preposition
Strong's 8478:The bottom, below, in lieu ofa tent.”יְרִיעֽוֹת׃(yə·rî·‘ō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3407:A hanging
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OT History: 1 Chronicles 17:1 It happened when David lived in his (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
