2Sa 7:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5–7 : God told David that he was not the one to build Him a house. God said, Shall you build me a house to dwell in? (2 Samuel 7:5 ). God reminded David that He had never asked anyone to build Him a house before. For many years, God’s presence had been with the people in a tent, and He had not complained or asked for something better. God cares more about our hearts than about fancy buildings (1 Kings 8:18; 1 Chronicles 17:4 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 7:5

v. 5–7: God told David that he was not the one to build Him a house. God said, Shall you build me a house to dwell in? (2 Samuel 7:5 ^a). God reminded David that He had never asked anyone to build Him a house before. For many years, God’s presence had been with the people in a tent, and He had not complained or asked for something better. God cares more about our hearts than about fancy buildings (1 Kings 8:18; 1 Chronicles 17:4 ^b).