1 Kings 8:17

God's Word

“My father David had his heart set on building a temple for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:18

However, the Lord said to my father David, ‘Since you had your heart set on building a temple for my name, your intentions were good.

1 Chronicles 22:7

David told his son Solomon, “I had my heart set on building a temple for the name of the Lord, my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

David stood in front of them and said, “Listen to me, my relatives and subjects. I had my heart set on building the temple where the ark of the Lord’s promise could be placed. This temple would be a stool for our God’s feet, and I have made preparations to build it.

Psalm 132:5

until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”