Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in:
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 17 of 1 Chronicles. David desires to build a house for the ark, but God responds through Nathan that God himself will establish a house for David. The promise includes a royal descendant and a special relationship between God and David’s future offspring. This section is a central expression of the Davidic covenant and establishes a theological foundation for hope in an enduring dynasty.
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Gehe hin und sage David, meinem Knecht: So spricht der HERR: Du sollst mir nicht ein Haus bauen zur Wohnung.
Ve y di a David mi siervo: Así ha dicho Jehová: Tú no me edificarás casa en que habite:
Va dire à mon serviteur David: Ainsi parle l'Eternel: Ce ne sera pas toi qui me bâtiras une maison pour que j'en fasse ma demeure.
Va’, e di’ al mio servitore Davide: Così ha detto il Signore: Tu non sarai quello che mi edificherai la Casa, per abitarvi dentro.
Vai, e dize a Davi meu servo: Assim diz o SENHOR: Tu não me edificarás uma casa para eu morar;
「你去對我僕人 大衛 說:『耶和華如此說:你不可建造殿宇給我居住。
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