Ver. 1. Now it came to pass.] This is a notable chapter, full of divine doctrine: but it is the same, word for word almost, with 2 Samuel 7 [See Trapp on “2Sa 7:1”] &c
Ver. 11-14. An excellent text and testimony both for the person of Christ and for his kingdom. Note this both against the Papists, who deny the perfection of the holy Scriptures; and the Anabaptists, who deny that the Old Testament ought to be read: for who can rightly understand why and how Christ is called the son of David, unless he read this chapter?
Ver. 16. And sat before the Lord.] Or, Abode before the Lord, as the Jewish doctors render it: who hold also that men ought to pray standing: for so, say they, do the holy angels.
Ver. 18. For thou knowest thy servant,] i.e., Thou knowest the thankfulness of my mind, which indeed is inexpressible.
Ver. 25. Hast told thy servant.] Heb., Hast revealed or uncovered the ear of thy servant, i.e., thou hast in a most familiar manner imparted it: thou hast also accurately declared it unto me, bidding me, as it were, to put up my hat from mine ear, lest it should hinder me from hearing thy words unto me.
Ver. 27. Now therefore let it please thee.] Or, It hath pleased thee. Compare 2 Samuel 7:29. Prayers are often made in faith as if they were already done. For thou blessest, O Lord.] His often mentioning of God in this holy prayer is an evidence of strong affiance in God, and of his great affection to him, as is well observed.