Our invitation to read the Bible is born out of the fruitful collaboration between SOBICAIN (International Catholic Bible Society) and the Aletti Centre. Each week we will offer key elements for reading a book of the Bible by means of a brief introduction and an Icon explained. In this video the icon presents the messianic promise to king David (1Chr 17). Nathan points the star out to David: from his lineage will arise the one who will build the house for God. David, however, steps out of the scroll of prophecy, believing his son Solomon will fulfill it. The image of the king remains, however, a sign of God’s faithfulness, who will ultimately build the true temple in the body of th
