God finally gives David rest from his enemies. As far as we can tell, he has been in a constant state of war ever since he slew Goliath.
David has time to think. He mentions to Nathan the prophet (Gad's replacement?), “I live in a house of cedar while the ark of God remains in a tent.” Well, David, the tent was God’s idea all along.
Nathan responds, “whatever is on your mind, go ahead and do it.”
That night, God speaks to Nathan. God is highly impressed with what David said, although David’s comment was nothing more than an observation. Nevertheless, God lays out the blessing of the Davidic Covenant. Essentially, David’s throne will rule forever and ever. It is also an interesting use of the word “house”, which comes through despite the translation. David had discussed a literal “house” (home) with Nathan. Here, God turns it around and plans to give David a dynastic “house”. God also says that he will never take his love away from David, as God took his love from Saul.
Well, we know that bond gets tested with the Bathsheba incident. It also is redeemed with Solomon.
David then makes a prayer of thanksgiving and worship and asks God to bless the “house of your servant”, i.e., the House of David.
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