2 Samuel 7:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.”
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Read Full Chapter →Nathan encourages David to act on his desire, assuring him that the LORD is with him.
What Does 2 Samuel 7:3 Mean?
Nathan responds at once, blessing the king's plan and telling him to do all that is in his heart, for the LORD is with him. It is a warm and natural answer from a man of God who sees David's sincerity and assumes such a worthy intention must be God's will.
Yet even a faithful prophet, speaking from his own judgment, can run ahead of the word he has not yet received. Nathan's reply reminds us that good intentions and even godly counsel must still be brought before the Lord. The very next verse will gently correct him, teaching that nearness to God is not the same as having heard from God on every matter.
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What does 2 Samuel 7:3 mean?
Nathan encourages David to act on his desire, assuring him that the LORD is with him.