1 Kings 8:17

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:2

Then 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

1 Chronicles 22:7

And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of LORD my God.

1 Kings 8:18

But 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.

Psalm 132:5

until I find out a place for LORD, a tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.