A parallel account of the events recorded in this chapter may be found in 1 Chronicles 17 (see Appendix). : TEV has “Nathan’s Message to David.” Other versions focus on David’s desire to build a temple to provide a place for the Covenant Box, which then led to the prophecy of Nathan. NCV, for example, says “David Wants to Build a Temple.” And NAB has “David’s Concern for the Ark.” Other translations highlight the prophetic nature of Nathan’s message: “The prophecy of Nathan” (TOB and
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