2 Samuel 7:3

Verse 3. Thee. David did not, perhaps, consult him as a prophet; and Nathan thought that the proposal was so just, that it might be safely carried into effect. The prophets are not inspired in all their actions. Joseph was of a different opinion from his father. Genesis 48:19. Samuel supposed that Eliab should have been king; (1 Kennicott. 16:6,) and Eliseus confesses, that God had concealed from his the affliction of the woman with whom he lodged. 4 Kennicott. 4:24. Calmet.—God afterwards sent the same Nathan to rectify his former decision, that he might not pass sentence, in future, without consulting him. Menochius.