2 Samuel 7:11 meaning and explanation

and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.

2 Samuel 7:11, Berean Standard Bible

Explanation preview

God speaks these words through Nathan the prophet to David, who has just offered to build the LORD a house of cedar. The LORD turns the offer around: David will not build God a house; God will build David a house.

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