Psalm 105 | 2 Samuel 7 | 1 Chronicles 17

At a time when David experienced peace with all of the enemies of Israel, he wanted to build a temple for the Lord in Jerusalem, however God sent the prophet to tell him that such a work would not be done by him, but it would be done by his son. Because of David’s heart to serve God, the Lord promised to bless him with descendant who would be kings in Israel, and ultimately the Messiah would come from among his descendants.

1 Chronicles 17 provides a similar account of this exchange, however there is a flavor in this chapter that more clearly points to the future kingdom that Jesus will establish, which will never be destroyed.

Even though David is not given permission to build the temple in his lifetime, he goes before the presence of God to bless and thank Him for all that He has done, and for all that He has promised for his posterity.