"As David had desired to build a house for God, the promise was given. “The Lord telleth thee that He will make thee a house.... I will set up thy seed after thee.... He shall build a house for My name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom forever.” PP 712.1"
"He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Samuel 7:13, attributing it as a promise given to David.
"He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever."
The EGW passage directly quotes 1 Chronicles 17:12, attributing it as a promise given to David. While it's a parallel account to 2 Samuel 7, the direct quote warrants 'explicit_allusion'
"The reason why David was not to build the temple was declared: “Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build a house unto My name.... Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies: ... his name shall be Solomon [peaceable], and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. He shall build a house for My name.” 1 Chronicles 22:8-10 . PP 712.2"
"But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever."
Ellen White directly references 1 Chronicles 22:8-10 in this passage.
"Though the cherished purpose of his heart had been denied, David received the message with gratitude. “Who am I, O Lord God?” he exclaimed, “and what is my house, that Thou hast brought me hitherto? And this was yet a small thing in Thy sight, O Lord God; but Thou hast spoken also of Thy servant's house for a great while to come;” and he then renewed his covenant with God. PP 712.3"
"Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?"
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Samuel 7:18, attributing it to David's reaction to God's message.
"that the work which they so much desire is not committed to them. It is theirs to prepare the way for another to accomplish it. But instead of gratefully submitting to the divine direction, many fall back as if slighted and rejected, feeling that if they cannot do the one thing which they desire to do, they will do nothing. Many cling with desperate energy to responsibilities which they are incapable of bearing, and vainly endeavor to accomplish a work for which they are insufficient, while that which they might do, lies neglected. And because of this lack of co-operation on their part the greater work is hindered or frustrated. PP 712.4"
"But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him."
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle of 1 Corinthians 12:18, which emphasizes that God assigns different roles and functions to individuals within a larger body. The EGW passage expands on the consequences of not accepting one's assigned role and the importance of cooperation.
"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;"
The EGW passage aligns with the principle of Romans 12:6, which highlights the importance of using one's gifts according to the grace given. The EGW passage illustrates the negative consequences of neglecting one's given abilities and responsibilities.