1 Kings 8:18

But the Lord told my father David, ‘You had the desire to build a Temple to honor me, and it was good that you really wanted to do this.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.

In Context

17My father David really wanted to build a Temple to honor the Lord, the God of Israel.

19But it won't be you who will build this Temple, but your son who is to be born to you—he will build the Temple to honor me.'

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Cross References

2 Samuel 7:3“Go ahead, do whatever you want, for the Lord is with you,” Nathan told the king.

2 Corinthians 8:12If the willingness is there, it's fine to give what you have, not what you don't have!

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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