2 Samuel 7

I. David plans to build a temple. Vs. 1-3

A. David tells Nathan the prophet that he wants to build a temple to put the Ark in. vs. 1-2

B. Nathan tells David to do it and that God is with him. Vs. 3

II. God’s covenant with David. Vs. 4-29

A. God tells Nathan that he has never given any commandment to build a temple. Vs. 4-7

B. Nathan is to tell David about God’s covenant with him. Vs. 8-17

1. God has chosen David and made his name great. Vs. 8-9

2. God has appointed a place for Israel and will make an everlasting house for David. Vs. 10-11

3. The kingdom of David’s son would be established after David’s death. Vs. 12

4. David’s son would build the temple. Vs. 13-15

5. David’s house and throne would be eternally established. Vs. 16

C. David’s prayer of thanksgiving to God. Vs. 18-29

1. David sits before the Ark. Vs. 18

2. David humbles himself before the Lord. Vs. 19-21

3. David praises God for his greatness. Vs. 22

4. David thanks God for his protection of Israel. Vs. 23-24

5. David accepts God’s covenant. Vs. 25-29