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2 Sam 7:1–29 This chapter, with its promise of the Messiah, is a key passage in the history of salvation. Verses 8–17 are often described as the “Davidic covenant,” even though the word “covenant” does not appear there. This covenant is described in Ps. 89:3, using the words “I have made a covenant with my chosen one.” The Lord states that he will establish David’s house forever, and he promises David an eternal throne. This points to Solomon, who would “sit on the throne of Israel” and build “the house for the name of the Lord” (1 Kings 8:20). The promise will be completely fulfilled in Jesus, the Messiah who will sit on the throne eternally, thus establishing David’s throne forever (2 Sam. 7:16; Luke 1:32–33). See 2 Chron. 13:5; 21:7; Ps. 89:20–38; Jer. 33:17.
2 Sam 7:1–3 the Lord is with you. Nathan gives his own opinion as David’s counselor. That night, however, he receives a specific revelation from God, which he delivers to David in his role as a prophet (vv. 4–17).
2 Sam 7:6–7 I have not lived in a house. Nothing in the regulations about the ark in Exodus suggests that it was to be placed in a building. Rather, it would need carrying poles (Ex. 25:10–16), as it was carried from place to place.
2 Sam 7:8–17 God will not let David build him a house. Instead, the Lord will build David a house (a ruling dynasty). See notes on 1 Chron. 17:10b–14; 22:6–16.
2 Sam 7:12 Your offspring after you refers to Solomon.
2 Sam 7:14 I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. Hebrews 1:5 applies these words to Christ. As Messiah, Jesus inherits David’s role as representative of God’s people (his “son,” Ex. 4:22–23; see Ps. 89:26–27).
2 Sam 7:18–29 In this moving prayer, David uses the phrase O Lord God (or “O Lord God”) eight times, expressing his close intimacy with his God. this is instruction for mankind (v. 19). All people can learn about God’s faithfulness and grace from his promises to David. there is none like you, and there is no God besides you (v. 22). The Bible clearly teaches monotheism (compare 1 Sam. 2:2). Who is like your people Israel describes the uniqueness of Israel, God’s people, whom he has redeemed from Egypt and established for himself forever.
2 Sam 7:18 Who am I, O Lord . . . , that you have brought me thus far? David humbly considers himself unworthy of all the Lord’s blessings. He attributes all his success to the Lord.
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