2 Chronicles 6:7
And so it came to pass, that it was near the heart of David my father,—to build a house, to the Name of Yahweh, God of Israel.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
In Context
Cross References
1 Kings 5:3Thou, knewest David my father, how that he could not build a house unto the Name of Yahweh his God, because of the wars that were about him on every side,—until Yahweh should put them under the soles of his feet;
1 Chronicles 17:1And it came to pass, when David had taken up his abode in his house, that David said unto Nathan the prophet, Lo! I, am dwelling in a house of cedars, but, the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, is under curtains.
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 2 Chronicles 6:2-12
Solomon's Prayer to God. ( b. c. 1004.) 1 Then said Solomon, The Lord hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 2 But I have built a house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. 3 And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood. 4 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying, 5 Since the day that I brought forth my… Read the whole commentary →