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What does 2 Samuel 7:2 mean?

he said to Nathan the prophet, 'Look, I’m living in a house made of cedar, but God’s chest is still out there in a tent.' 2 Samuel 7:2 - Modern Text Bible

(David feels uneasy that he has a permanent, luxurious home while the sacred Ark, representing God’s presence, is still in a temporary shelter.)