2 Samuel 7:17According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. Nathan the prophet exits the royal tent, having just delivered God's stunning promise to establish David's dynasty forever. Modern Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: dutiful completion of sacred task
The original word
chāzôn (חָזוֹן) — divine vision or revelation received directly from God
Why it matters
Nathan was both court prophet and fearless confronter who later rebuked David over Bathsheba
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 7:17
Nathan delivered this promise the same day David wanted to build God a house — but God said HE would build David's house instead
Common misconceptionPeople think prophets always knew what they were about to say, but Nathan received this vision in real-time and faithfully delivered every word exactly as given.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 7:17
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 7:17 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 7:17 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, 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 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prophetic communication. Notable phrases: 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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