V.1-3 Grand views of David’s heart toward God. David valued what God had done for him, so he wants to build a place suitable for the ark to dwell in. Like speaking about a Person. And so it was, because the Ark represents the Person of Christ.
V.4 God spoke to the prophet Nathan. What an experience for Nathan to actually hear the Lord’s voice!
V.5-17 Nathan listened to every word! He didn’t forget a thing (v. 17).
V.5-11 The Lord reviews all the way He had led David. He also speaks of the future when Israel’s trials will be over (v. 10). The Lord appreciated the desire in David’s heart.
V.12-17 Instead, God will build David a house. By this it is meant that David would be the beginning of a line of kings. It would be the “house of David.” God is always the “Giver.”
V.18-29 When David hears all this wonderful future for him, so he says “who am I?” This is how we feel when we realize something of what the same Lord Jesus has done for us personally. We can learn much from these beautiful words. Everything comes from God!