2 Samuel 7:7-9

Expanded Bible

⁷ As I have moved with the Israelites, ·I have never [^Lhave I ever] said to ·the tribes [any of the tribal leaders], whom I commanded to ·take care of [shepherd] my people Israel, “Why haven’t you built me a house of cedar?” ’

⁸ “You must tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord ·All-Powerful [of Heaven’s Armies; ^Tof hosts] says: I took you from the pasture and from ·tending [following] the sheep and made you ·leader [ruler; prince] of my people Israel. ⁹ I have been with you everywhere you have gone and have ·defeated [destroyed; ^Lcut off] your enemies for you. I will make ·you as famous [^Lfor you a name as great] as any of the great people on the earth.