1 Chronicles 17 · Adam Clarke
Introduction David consults Nathan about building a temple for God, 1Chr 17:1 , 1Chr 17:2 . God sends him an answer by Nathan, informing him that Solomon shall build the house, 1Chr 17:3-14 . David receives the Divine purpose with humility and joy, and gives God praise, 1Chr 17:15-27 . Verse 1 Now it came to pass - See every thing recorded in this chapter amply detailed in the notes on 2Sam 7:1 (note), etc.
Verse 5 But have gone from tent to tent - "I have transferred my tabernacle from Gilgal to Nob, from Nob to Shiloh, and from Shiloh to Gibeon." - Targum and Jarchi.
Verse 9 Neither shall the children of wickedness - They shall no more be brought into servitude as they were in the time they sojourned in Egypt. This is what is here referred to.
Verse 12 I will establish his throne for ever - David was a type of Christ; and concerning him the prophecy is literally true. See Isa 9:7 , where there is evidently the same reference.
Verse 13 I will not take my mercy away from him - I will not cut off his family from the throne, as I did that of his predecessor Saul.
Verse 16 And what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? - I am not of any regal family, and have no natural right to the throne.
Verse 25 Hath found in his heart to pray - The Targum expresses a full sense: "Therefore thy servant hath found an opening of mouth, that he might pray before Thee.