Having found himself in a time of peace, with the Ark of the Covenant safely placed in the tabernacle in Jerusalem, David proposed to Nathan the prophet the next phase of his design to establish a central sanctuary. Though Nathan gave his initial approval, he later returned to deliver an extraordinary and staggering message to David, a message that has come to be called, "The Davidic Covenant." In this message, God emphasized that He had never permitted Himself to be restricted to a certain place, but had always been 'on the move' with his people. That would not change, though for a time and for a purpose, a fixed sanctuary, built by David's son, would be permitted.
