1 Kings 8:17

Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of LORD, the God of Israel.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

In Context

16Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be there, but I chose David to be over my people Israel.

18But LORD said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou did well that it was in thy heart.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 7:3And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thy heart, for LORD is with thee.

1 Chronicles 17:2And Nathan said to David, Do all that is in thy heart, for God is with thee.

1 Chronicles 28:2Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brothers, and my people. As for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of LORD, and for the footstool of our God. And I had made

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 8:13-22

12 Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 13 I have surely built thee a house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever. 14 And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;) 15 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, 16 Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I… Read the whole commentary →

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