1 Kings 8:17

Modern English Version

“My father David had it in mind to build a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:18

The Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you had good intentions.

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to Solomon, “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the name of the Lord my God,

1 Chronicles 28:2

So King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, a footstool for the feet of our God, so I prepared to build it.

Psalm 132:5

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