1 Kings 8:17

New Century Version

“My father David wanted to build a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:18

But the Lord said to my father David, ‘It was good that you wanted to build a temple for me.

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to him, “My son, I wanted to build a temple for worshiping the Lord my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

King David stood up and said, “Listen to me, my relatives and my people. I wanted to build a place to keep the Ark of the Agreement with the Lord. I wanted it to be God’s footstool. So I made plans to build a temple.

Psalm 132:5

until I find a place for the Lord. I want to provide a home for the Mighty God of Jacob.”