2 Samuel 7:1-2

New Century Version

David Wants to Build a Temple

7 King David was living in his palace, and the Lord had given him peace from all his enemies around him. ²Then David said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a palace made of cedar wood, but the Ark of God is in a tent!”

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2 Samuel 7:1-2

New International Version

God’s Promise to David^(A)

7 After the king was settled in his palace^(B) and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies^(C) around him,^(D) ²he said to Nathan^(E) the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house^(F) of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”^(G)