1 Chronicles 17:15According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. Nathan the prophet carefully delivers every word God gave him to King David. The weight of eternal promises rests on faithful delivery. Modern Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: careful reverence for accuracy in recording
The original word
dāḇar (דָּבַר) — to speak precisely, declare exactly as given
Why it matters
Nathan was both a prophet and David's personal advisor, making this conversation both official and intimate
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 17:15
The chronicler emphasizes Nathan spoke EXACTLY what God revealed - no additions, no subtractions
Common misconceptionThis seems like a throwaway transition verse, but it's actually emphasizing the crucial importance of faithful communication - prophets couldn't add their own spin.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 17:15
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 17:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 17:15 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prophetic faithfulness, divine communication. Notable phrases: according to all these words; Nathan spoke to David.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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