2 Chronicles 6:7

Modern English Version

“And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

“You know how David my father was unable to build a house for the name of the Lord his God because of the wars all around him, until the Lord put his enemies under his feet.

1 Kings 8:17

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

1 Chronicles 17:1

Now it happened as David dwelt in his house that he said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I am dwelling in a house of cedar while the ark of the Lord is under curtains.”

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,

2 Chronicles 6:8

But the Lord said to David my father, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well because of what was in your heart;