1 Kings 8:17

New American Bible - revised edition

When David my father wished to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel,

Cross References

1 Kings 8:18

the Lord said to him: In wishing to build a house for my name, you did well.

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my purpose to build a house myself for the name of the Lord, my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my kinsmen and my people. It was my purpose to build a house of repose myself for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, the footstool for the feet of our God; and I was preparing to build it.

Psalm 132:5

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