1 Kings 8:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So when David wanted to build a temple for the LORD God of Israel,

Cross References

1 Kings 8:18

the LORD said, “It's good that you want to build a temple where I can be worshipped.

1 Chronicles 22:7

He said: My son, I wanted to build a temple where the LORD my God would be worshipped.

1 Chronicles 28:2

After everyone was there, David stood up and said: Listen to me, my people. I wanted to build a place where the sacred chest would be kept, so we could go there and worship the LORD our God. I have prepared all the supplies for building a temple,

Psalm 132:5

until I find a home for you, the mighty LORD God of Jacob.”