2 Samuel 7:17 Meaning and Explanation
“According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Nathan faithfully delivers the entire message and vision to David, just as God gave it.
What Does 2 Samuel 7:17 Mean?
The narrator pauses to note Nathan's faithfulness: according to all these words, and all this vision, so did he speak unto David. The prophet who first spoke from his own heart now speaks only what God revealed, holding nothing back and adding nothing of his own.
Here is the mark of a true messenger of God: to deliver the whole word as it was given, neither softening nor embellishing it. Faithfulness in carrying God's word matters as much as receiving it. Nathan models the humility of one who lets God's message stand on its own, trusting its truth more than his own first impression.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Samuel 7:17
What does 2 Samuel 7:17 mean?
Nathan faithfully delivers the entire message and vision to David, just as God gave it.