The Blessing God Poured on David

Having made it clear that David was not the person chosen to build the temple, the Lord now covered the blessings he was going to pour out upon David and gave him several significant promises—all of which were to take place during his life. Six blessings and promises were given by God

The First, God had given David was an astounding position of royalty and power throughout Israel (v. 8).

2 Samuel 7:8 Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel

The Lord had called David from the life of a shepherd to the life of a king,

from overseeing sheep in a pasture to ruling over “God’s people.”

God promised David that under his reign, He would establish a permanent and secure Israel.

God promised this first because He knew that David, being a godly shepherd, was first concerned about the welfare of his people.

God promised David that He would build him a house in the sense of establishing a dynasty for the house of David. This was an enduring legacy for David long after his death.

David wanted to build God a temple. God said, “Thank you David, but no thanks.

Let Me build you a house instead.”

This was a greater promise than David’s offer to God, because David’s “house” (dynasty) would last longer and be more glorious than the temple David wanted to build.

God said “No” to David’s offer because David was a man of war, and God wanted a man of peace to build His temple. 1 Chronicles 22:8–10 explains this: But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘You have shed much blood and have made great wars; you shall not build a house for My name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in My sight … a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest … He shall be build a house for My name.

Throughout Scripture rulers are sometimes referred to as the “shepherds” of their people;

but, of course, the Lord Himself is the Supreme Shepherd who oversees and looks after His people, all those who trust and follow after Him.

Jesus said,I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (Jn. 10:11).

We acknoledge Him when we say The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Second, the Lord had blessed David with His presence and guidance throughout the years (v. 9).

2 Samuel 7:9 A And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest,

The Lord had been with David wherever he went, through the dark and difficult places of life as well as the clear and easy places.

Third, the Lord had blessed David by giving him the power to conquer all his enemies (v. 9).

2 Samuel g and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth

When the enemies surrounding Israel invaded the land, the Lord enabled David and his army to defeat the invaders.

And when David set out to conquer more of the promised land, the Lord gave him victory over the enemies who stood in his way.

By the power of God, David was able to conquer all enemies who opposed and attempted to destroy him and God’s people.

And now David and the Israelites had peace with all their surrounding neighbors, experiencing a God-given rest, both physical and spiritual rest.