Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed. Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning New Living Translation And I will provide a homeland for my people Israel, planting them in a secure place where they will never be disturbed. Evil nations won’t oppress them as they’ve done in the past, English Standard Version And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more. And violent men shall afflict them no more, as formerly, Berean Standard Bible And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning Berean Literal Bible And I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and I will plant him, that he may dwell in in his place and not be disturbed anymore, and the sons of wickedness will not add to afflict him as at first. King James Bible Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime, New King James Version Moreover I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own and move no more; nor shall the sons of wickedness oppress them anymore, as previously, New American Standard Bible And I will establish a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, so that they may live in their own place and not be disturbed again, nor will malicious people oppress them anymore as previously, NASB 1995 “I will also appoint a place for My people Israel and will plant them, that they may live in their own place and not be disturbed again, nor will the wicked afflict them any more as formerly, NASB 1977 “I will also appoint a place for My people Israel and will plant them, that they may live in their own place and not be disturbed again, nor will the wicked afflict them any more as formerly, Legacy Standard Bible And I will appoint a place for My people Israel and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place and not be disturbed again; and the unrighteous will not afflict them any more as formerly, Amplified Bible I will appoint a place for My people Israel and will plant them, so that they may live in a place of their own and not be disturbed again. The wicked will not afflict them again, as formerly, Berean Annotated Bible And I will provide a place for My people Israel (he wrestles with God) and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning Christian Standard Bible I will designate a place for my people Israel and plant them, so that they may live there and not be disturbed again. Evildoers will not continue to oppress them as they have done Holman Christian Standard Bible I will establish a place for My people Israel and plant them, so that they may live there and not be disturbed again. Evildoers will not afflict them as they have done American Standard Version And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as at the first, Contemporary English Version I have given my people Israel a land of their own where they can live in peace, and they won't have to tremble with fear any more. Evil nations won't bother them, as they did English Revised Version And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as at the first, GOD'S WORD® Translation I will make a place for my people Israel and plant them there. They will live in their own place and not be troubled anymore. The wicked will no longer oppress them as they used to do International Standard Version I will establish a homeland for my people—for Israel—planting them so they may live in a secure location where they will never be disturbed anymore. Wicked people will no longer afflict them, as happened in the past NET Bible I will establish a place for my people Israel and settle them there; they will live there and not be disturbed any more. Violent men will not oppress them again, as they did in the beginning New Heart English Bible I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as at the first, Webster's Bible Translation Moreover, I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as formerly. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning World English Bible I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place and be moved no more. The children of wickedness will not afflict them any more, as at the first, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I have appointed a place for My people, for Israel, and have planted it, and it has dwelt in its place, and it is not troubled anymore, and the sons of perverseness do not add to afflict it anymore, as in the beginning, Berean Literal Bible And I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and I will plant him, that he may dwell in in his place and not be disturbed anymore, and the sons of wickedness will not add to afflict him as at first. Young's Literal Translation and I have appointed a place for My people, for Israel, and have planted it, and it hath tabernacled in its place, and it is not troubled any more, and the sons of perverseness do not add to afflict it any more, as in the beginning, Smith's Literal Translation And I set a place for my people, for Israel, and I planted him and he dwelt in his place, and he shall be no more moved; and the sons of iniquity shall not add to humble him as in the beginning. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and I will plant them, and they shall dwell therein, and shall be disturbed no more: neither shall the children of iniquity afflict them any more as they did before, Catholic Public Domain Version And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and I will plant them, and they shall live there, and they shall no longer be disturbed. Neither shall the sons of iniquity continue to afflict them as before, New American Bible I will assign a place for my people Israel and I will plant them in it to dwell there; they will never again be disturbed, nor shall the wicked ever again oppress them, as they did at the beginning, New Revised Standard Version And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may live in their own place, and be disturbed no more; and evildoers shall afflict them no more, as formerly, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them and make them to dwell in their own place in peace and be disturbed no more; neither shall wicked men enslave them any more, as formerly. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall make a place for my people Israel, and I shall plant it, and I shall make it dwell in its place in peace, and it shall not tremble again, and the sons of evil shall not subjugate it again as at the first OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be disquieted no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as at the first, Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell by themselves, and shall be no more distressed; and the son of iniquity shall no more afflict them, as he has done from the beginning, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Covenant with David…9I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like the greatest in the land. 10And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning 11and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.… Cross References And I will provide a place for My people Israel Deuteronomy 12:9-10 For you have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. / When you cross the Jordan and live in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and He gives you rest from all the enemies around you and you dwell securely, Joshua 21:43-44 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. Psalm 78:54-55 He brought them to His holy land, to the mountain His right hand had acquired. / He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. and will plant them Amos 9:15 I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. Jeremiah 24:6 I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them. Jeremiah 32:41 Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. so that they may dwell in a place of their own Ezekiel 28:26 And there they will dwell securely, build houses, and plant vineyards. They will dwell securely when I execute judgments against all those around them who treat them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’” 1 Kings 4:25 Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. Micah 4:4 And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken. and be disturbed no more. Zechariah 14:11 People will live there, and never again will there be an utter destruction. So Jerusalem will dwell securely. Jeremiah 30:10 As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. Isaiah 32:18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them Ezekiel 45:8 This land will be his possession in Israel. And My princes will no longer oppress My people, but will give the rest of the land to the house of Israel according to their tribes. Psalm 72:4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor. Psalm 72:14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight. as they did at the beginning Deuteronomy 26:6-8 But the Egyptians mistreated us and afflicted us, putting us to hard labor. / So we called out to the LORD, the God of our fathers; and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, toil, and oppression. / Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders. Treasury of Scripture Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime, plant them 1 Chronicles 17:9 Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning, Psalm 44:4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. Psalm 80:8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. neither Psalm 89:22,23 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him… Isaiah 60:18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. Ezekiel 28:24 And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel, nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about them, that despised them; and they shall know that I am the Lord GOD. as beforetime Exodus 1:13,14,22 And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour: … Judges 4:3 And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel. Judges 6:2-6 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds… Jump to Previous Afflict Anymore Appoint Appointed Beforetime Beginning Children Disquieted Disturbed Dwell First Formerly Home Israel Live Moreover Move Moved Oppress Perverseness Plant Planted Planting Provide Resting-Place Tabernacled Theirs Troubled Violent Wicked WickednessJump to Next Afflict Anymore Appoint Appointed Beforetime Beginning Children Disquieted Disturbed Dwell First Formerly Home Israel Live Moreover Move Moved Oppress Perverseness Plant Planted Planting Provide Resting-Place Tabernacled Theirs Troubled Violent Wicked Wickedness2 Samuel 7 1. Nathan, first approving the purpose of David to build God a house4. After by the word of God forbids him 12. God promises him benefits and blessings in his seed 18. David's prayer and thanksgiving And I will provide a place for My people Israel This phrase reflects God's promise to establish a permanent homeland for the Israelites. Historically, this refers to the land of Canaan, which was promised to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7). Theologically, it signifies God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant promises. The concept of "place" also foreshadows the eternal rest and security found in the Kingdom of God, as seen in Revelation 21:3, where God dwells with His people. and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe speaker of the promise, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness in establishing a secure place for His people. 2. David The king of Israel at the time, recipient of God's covenant promise, which includes the establishment of a secure dwelling for Israel. 3. Israel The chosen people of God, who are promised a secure and undisturbed dwelling place. 4. Sons of Wickedness Represents the enemies and oppressors of Israel, who will no longer disturb them. 5. The Promised Land The physical location where God intends to plant His people securely. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is faithful to His promises, as seen in His covenant with David and Israel. We can trust Him to fulfill His promises in our lives. Security in God True security and peace come from God. In a world full of turmoil, believers can find rest in God's promises and His sovereign plan. Opposition and Deliverance Just as God promised deliverance from oppressors for Israel, He provides spiritual deliverance for believers today through Jesus Christ. Covenant Relationship The relationship between God and His people is based on His covenant promises. Understanding this helps us grasp the depth of God's commitment to us. Spiritual Planting God desires to plant us in a place of spiritual growth and stability. We should seek to be rooted in His Word and His community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 7:10?2. How does 2 Samuel 7:10 reveal God's promise of a secure homeland? 3. What does "plant them" signify about God's relationship with His people? 4. How does 2 Samuel 7:10 connect to God's covenant with Abraham? 5. How can we apply the promise of security in our spiritual lives today? 6. What does "no longer be disturbed" teach about God's protection and peace? 7. What does 2 Samuel 7:10 reveal about God's promise to Israel's future security and peace? 8. How does 2 Samuel 7:10 relate to the concept of a chosen people? 9. In what ways does 2 Samuel 7:10 foreshadow the coming of the Messiah? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 7? 11. How do the signs given to Saul in 1 Samuel 10:2-7 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of miraculous signs? 12. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 13. How does 1 Samuel 31's account of Saul's death align with 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, which portrays his demise as divine judgment? 14. In 1 Chronicles 15:2, where David insists only the Levites may carry the Ark, how do we reconcile this claim with any instances where non-Levites handled it or transported it in other texts? What Does 2 Samuel 7:10 Mean I will provide a place for My people Israel2 Samuel 7:10 opens with God Himself taking the initiative. This promise is delivered to David in the context of the everlasting covenant the LORD is cutting with his house (2 Samuel 7:8-16; Psalm 89:3-4). • God’s past faithfulness: He had already given Israel the land (Joshua 21:43-45), yet here He speaks of a future, more settled reality, underscoring that His gifts are both already enjoyed and still awaiting complete fulfillment. • A personal pledge: “I will” reminds us of similar divine oaths—Genesis 12:7; Exodus 6:8—where the LORD personally guarantees the outcome. • Covenant continuity: 1 Chronicles 17:9 repeats the same promise, confirming that the land, people, and king are tied together in God’s redemptive plan. and will plant them To “plant” conveys permanence. Just as the LORD “planted” a garden in Eden (Genesis 2:8) and later “planted” Israel in the land after the exodus (Exodus 15:17), He now promises a firmly rooted future. • Stability over wandering: This reverses the centuries of movement from Abraham’s tents (Hebrews 11:9) to the era of the Judges when the people cycled through oppression and deliverance (Judges 2:14-19). • Divine gardener imagery: Psalm 80:8-9 portrays Israel as a vine transplanted from Egypt and settled by God; Isaiah 60:21 points to a future when “they will possess the land forever… the shoot I have planted.” • Future expectation: Amos 9:15 echoes 2 Samuel 7:10 almost word-for-word, promising they “will never again be uprooted.” so that they may dwell in a place of their own The teaching moves from God’s action to Israel’s experience. “Dwell” signals not mere occupation but secure residence. • Belonging: Leviticus 25:23 reminded Israel the land ultimately belongs to God; yet He graciously assigns them stewardship (Psalm 37:29). • Fulfillment in David’s reign: 2 Samuel 8:1-14 shows immediate historical progress as David subdues enemies, providing a taste of the promised safety. • Foreshadowing the Messianic kingdom: Isaiah 32:18 foresees a time when “My people will dwell in a peaceful place,” pointing beyond David to David’s greater Son (Luke 1:32-33). and be disturbed no more “Disturbed” recalls the unrest of earlier eras, but God pledges an end to it. • Rest from war: Deuteronomy 12:10 predicted rest once enemies were subdued; Solomon later experienced a near fulfillment (1 Kings 5:4). • Internal peace: The promise also envisions harmony within the nation, contrasting with the civil strife that would later arise (2 Samuel 15). • Eschatological peace: Ezekiel 37:24-28 unites land, king, and everlasting covenant, climaxing in a sanctuary of perpetual peace. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning The final clause explains what “no more disturbance” means—freedom from oppressive foes. • Historical reference: “At the beginning” alludes to bondage in Egypt (Exodus 1:14) and repeated oppression under the Judges (Judges 3:7-8, 12-14). • Divine protection: Psalm 89:22, in the same covenant context, states, “No enemy will exact tribute, no wicked man oppress him,” applying the promise to David’s line. • Ultimate fulfillment: Zechariah 14:9, 11 looks ahead to a day when Jerusalem “will dwell in security,” never again subject to foreign aggression (Revelation 21:4). summary 2 Samuel 7:10 sets forth God’s pledge of a settled, secure homeland for Israel, anchored in His covenant with David. He Himself will give, plant, and safeguard His people so they may live undisturbed, free from oppressors. Historically previewed under David and Solomon, the promise points forward to its complete realization in the future kingdom of David’s greater descendant, where God’s people enjoy everlasting peace in the land He has prepared. (10) Will appoint . . . will plant.--There is no change of tense in the original; read, have appointed, . . . have planted.(11) And as since the time.--These words are connected with the last clause of the verse before. The Lord says that He had now given His people rest under David, not allowing "the children of wickedness to afflict them any more as before time," when they were in Egypt, nor as in the troubled period of the judges, "since the time that I commanded judges," &c. Verses 10, 11. - Moreover I will appoint... will plant. For "moreover," the Hebrew has "and." The tenses also continue the same: "And I have appointed... and have planted." It is all part of the same act. As regards the second verb, the past tense alone makes sense. Jehovah was not about to plant Israel in a place of their own, but had just done so completely. For David's kingdom had given them security, and with it the power of doing for God that duty which was Israel's special office in the world. Had the anarchy of the times of the judges continued, and the energies of the nation been spent in a hard struggle for existence, that rapid advance in literature which followed upon the institution of Samuel's schools, and which filled David's court with poets and chroniclers, never could have existed, and prophecy would have been impossible. The age of Hezekiah was apparently the culminating period of Hebrew civilization, after which came the depressing influences of the Assyrian invasions, and then long exile, followed by a second weary struggle for existence. If writing was at first a mystery and an art known only to priests, it became throughout the monarchy the possession especially of the prophets, who were Israel's learned men. At the head of their roll stands the matchless Isaiah, and to render it possible for his genius to display itself, not only Samuel's schools, but the security of David's era of conquest, and the long peace and magnificence of Solomon's reign, were all necessary. When "God had given David rest from his enemies round about," he had thereby finally appointed a place for Israel and had planted them there. There is, perhaps, some difficulty in the verb forms at the end of ver. 11, but none in the meaning. The reign of David marks an era in the national life. Under him Israel obtained secure possession of the place appointed for it; and now, having no longer to waste its energies in perpetual fighting, the national life grows upwards, and attains to culture, to thought, and civilization. Canaan is now their own, and instead of being mere warriors, they develop national institutions and a national character. What could men do that belongs to a higher and nobler life who were in daily fear of being swept away by Canaanites and Midianites, by Philistines and Ammonites? This miserable period is described as "beforetime," and as "since the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel." And here a colon should be placed; and the Hebrew will then proceed, "But now I have caused thee to rest from thine enemies, the anarchy and its attendant weakness is over; "and Jehovah telleth thee that Jehovah will make thee a house." Rest has been given; the establishment of David's family as the Messianic lineage is to follow (see on this promise, 1 Samuel 2:35).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And I will provideוְשַׂמְתִּ֣י (wə·śam·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set a place מָ֠קוֹם (mā·qō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition for My people לְעַמִּ֨י (lə·‘am·mî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Israel לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֤ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and will plant them וּנְטַעְתִּיו֙ (ū·nə·ṭa‘·tîw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5193: To strike in, fix, to plant so that they may dwell in וְשָׁכַ֣ן (wə·šā·ḵan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell a place of their own תַּחְתָּ֔יו (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of and be disturbed יִרְגַּ֖ז (yir·gaz) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7264: To be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed no וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no more. ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more No וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no longer יֹסִ֤יפוּ (yō·sî·p̄ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3254: To add, augment will the sons בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of wickedness עַוְלָה֙ (‘aw·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness oppress them לְעַנּוֹת֔וֹ (lə·‘an·nō·w·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted as they did כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that at the beginning בָּרִאשׁוֹנָֽה׃ (bā·ri·šō·w·nāh) Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank Links 2 Samuel 7:10 NIV2 Samuel 7:10 NLT 2 Samuel 7:10 ESV 2 Samuel 7:10 NASB 2 Samuel 7:10 KJV 2 Samuel 7:10 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 7:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 7:10 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 7:10 French Bible 2 Samuel 7:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 7:10 I will appoint a place for my (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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