1 Kings 8:17

And so it came to pass, that it was near the heart of David my father,—to build a house for the Name of Yahweh, God of Israel.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 had chosen no city, out of all the tribes of Israel, for building a house, where my Name might be,—but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my Name should be there, and I have chosen David, to be over my people Israel:

18Then said Yahweh unto David my father, Because it was near thy heart to build a house for my Name, thou didst well that it was near thy heart;

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Cross References

2 Samuel 7:3And Nathan said unto the king, All that is in thy heart, go—do,—for Yahweh is with thee.

1 Chronicles 17:2Then said Nathan unto David, All that is in thy heart, do,—for, God, is with thee.

1 Chronicles 28:2Then David the king rose up on his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren and my people,—As for me, it was near my heart, to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, and for the footstool of our God, and I made ready to build.

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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