2 Samuel 7:3

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Nathan replied to the king,“You should go and do whatever you have in mind, for the LORD is with you.”

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 8:17-18 : 17 Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the LORD God of Israel. 18 The LORD told my father David,‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.
  • 1 Chr 22:7 : 7 David said to Solomon:“My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the LORD my God.
  • 1 Chr 28:2 : 2 King David rose to his feet and said:“Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I wanted to build a temple where the ark of the LORD’s covenant could be placed as a footstool for our God. I have made the preparations for building it.
  • Ps 20:4 : 4 May he grant your heart’s desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!
  • Ps 37:4 : 4 Then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will answer your prayers.
  • 1 John 2:27 : 27 Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside in him.
  • 2 Kgs 4:27 : 27 But when she reached the prophet on the mountain, she grabbed hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to push her away, but the prophet said,“Leave her alone, for she is very upset. The LORD has kept the matter hidden from me; he didn’t tell me about it.”
  • 1 Sam 10:7 : 7 “When these signs have taken place, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God will be with you.
  • 1 Sam 16:7 : 7 But the LORD said to Samuel,“Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Chr 17:1-4
    4 verses
    92%

    1God Makes a Promise to David When David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet,“Look, I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of the LORD’s covenant is under a tent.”

    2Nathan said to David,“You should do whatever you have in mind, for God is with you.”

    3That night God told Nathan,

    4“Go, tell my servant David:‘This is what the LORD says:“You must not build me a house in which to live.

  • 2 Sam 7:4-5
    2 verses
    83%

    4That night the LORD’s message came to Nathan,

    5“Go, tell my servant David:‘This is what the LORD has said: Do you really intend to build a house for me to live in?

  • 2 Sam 7:16-21
    6 verses
    82%

    16Your house and your kingdom will stand before me permanently; your dynasty will be permanent.’”

    17Nathan told David all these words that were revealed to him.

    18David Offers a Prayer to God King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said,“Who am I, O Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you should have brought me to this point?

    19And you didn’t stop there, O LORD God! You have also spoken about the future of your servant’s family. Is this your usual way of dealing with men, O Sovereign LORD?

    20What more can David say to you? You have given your servant special recognition, O Sovereign LORD!

    21For the sake of your promise and according to your purpose you have done this great thing in order to reveal it to your servant.

  • 2 Sam 7:1-2
    2 verses
    80%

    1The Lord Establishes a Covenant with David The king settled into his palace, for the LORD gave him relief from all his enemies on all sides.

    2The king said to Nathan the prophet,“Look! I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of God sits in the middle of a tent.”

  • 1 Chr 17:15-16
    2 verses
    80%

    15Nathan told David all these words that were revealed to him.

    16David Praises God King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said:“Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my family, that you should have brought me to this point?

  • 2 Sam 12:7
    76%

    7Nathan said to David,“You are that man! This is what the LORD God of Israel has said:‘I chose you to be king over Israel and I rescued you from the hand of Saul.

  • 1 Kgs 1:21-24
    4 verses
    76%

    21If a decision is not made, when my master the king is buried with his ancestors, my son Solomon and I will be considered state criminals.”

    22Just then, while she was still speaking to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

    23The king was told,“Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor.

    24Nathan said,“My master, O king, did you announce,‘Adonijah will be king after me; he will sit on my throne’?

  • 1 Sam 14:7
    74%

    7His armor bearer said to him,“Do everything that is on your mind. Do as you’re inclined. I’m with you all the way!”

  • 1 Kgs 8:17-18
    2 verses
    73%

    17Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the LORD God of Israel.

    18The LORD told my father David,‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.

  • 2 Sam 12:13
    73%

    13Then David exclaimed to Nathan,“I have sinned against the LORD!” Nathan replied to David,“Yes, and the LORD has forgiven your sin. You are not going to die.

  • 2 Chr 6:7-8
    2 verses
    73%

    7Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the LORD God of Israel.

    8The LORD told my father David,‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.

  • 1 Kgs 1:32
    72%

    32King David said,“Summon Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king,

  • 1 Kgs 11:37-38
    2 verses
    72%

    37I will select you; you will rule over all you desire to have and you will be king over Israel.

    38You must obey all I command you to do, follow my instructions, do what I approve, and keep my rules and commandments, like my servant David did. Then I will be with you and establish for you a lasting dynasty, as I did for David; I will give you Israel.

  • 2 Chr 7:17
    71%

    17You must serve me as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.

  • 1 Chr 22:11
    71%

    11“Now, my son, may the LORD be with you! May you succeed and build a temple for the LORD your God, just as he announced you would.

  • 1 Kgs 1:37
    71%

    37As the LORD is with my master the king, so may he be with Solomon, and may he make him an even greater king than my master King David!”

  • 2 Sam 12:1
    71%

    1Nathan the Prophet Confronts David So the LORD sent Nathan to David. When he came to David, Nathan said,“There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.

  • 2 Chr 23:3
    70%

    3and the whole assembly made a covenant with the king in the temple of God. Jehoiada said to them,“The king’s son will rule, just as the LORD promised David’s descendants.

  • 1 Kgs 1:35
    70%

    35Then follow him up as he comes and sits on my throne. He will be king in my place; I have decreed that he will be ruler over Israel and Judah.”

  • 2 Sam 7:25
    70%

    25So now, O LORD God, make this promise you have made about your servant and his family a permanent reality. Do as you promised,

  • 1 Kgs 1:11-12
    2 verses
    69%

    11Nathan said to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother,“Has it been reported to you that Haggith’s son Adonijah has become king behind our master David’s back?

    12Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

  • 1 Chr 21:9-10
    2 verses
    69%

    9The LORD told Gad, David’s prophet,

    10“Go, tell David,‘This is what the LORD says:“I am offering you three forms of judgment from which to choose. Pick one of them.”’”

  • 1 Kgs 9:4
    69%

    4You must serve me with integrity and sincerity, just as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.

  • 2 Sam 24:12
    69%

    12“Go, tell David,‘This is what the LORD has said: I am offering you three forms of judgment. Pick one of them and I will carry it out against you.’”

  • 2 Sam 7:27
    69%

    27for you, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, have told your servant,‘I will build you a dynastic house.’ That is why your servant has had the courage to pray this prayer to you.

  • 1 Sam 3:18
    69%

    18So Samuel told him everything. He did not hold back anything from him. Eli said,“The LORD will do what he pleases.”

  • 2 Sam 5:10
    69%

    10David’s power grew steadily, for the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

  • 1 Chr 17:23
    68%

    23So now, O LORD, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,

  • 1 Kgs 1:27
    68%

    27Has my master the king authorized this without informing your servants who should succeed my master the king on his throne?”

  • 1 Chr 17:19
    68%

    19O LORD, for the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing in order to reveal your greatness.

  • 2 Sam 7:9
    68%

    9I was with you wherever you went, and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth.