1 Kings 8:17

Modern King James Version

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

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:2

And David the king stood up on his feet and said, Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building.

1 Chronicles 22:7

And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God.

1 Kings 8:18

And Jehovah said to my father David, Because it was in your heart to build a house to My name, you did well that it was in your heart.

Psalm 132:5

until I find out a place for Jehovah, a dwelling-place for the Mighty One of Jacob.