1 Chronicles 28:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

but the LORD has refused to let me build it, because he said I have killed too many people in battle.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

Remember how my father David wanted to build a temple where the LORD his God could be worshipped? But enemies kept attacking my father's kingdom, and he never had the chance.

1 Chronicles 17:4

to go to David and tell him: David, you are my servant, so listen carefully: you are not the one to build a temple for me.

1 Chronicles 22:8

But some time ago, he told me, “David, you have killed too many people and have fought too many battles. That's why you are not the one to build my temple.